Updated for 2026/27
£15 an hour is how much a year after tax?
Quick answer
At £15 an hour on a full-time 37.5-hour week, you earn £29,250 a year — and take home £24,580 a year (£2,048 a month) after Income Tax and National Insurance.
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How we calculate
- Annualised gross (37.5h × 52)
- £29,250
- Income Tax
- − £3,336
- National Insurance
- − £1,334
- Take-home pay
- £24,580
How much is £15 an hour annually?
A rate of £15 per hour works out to £29,250 a year before tax, based on a standard full-time week of 37.5 hours over 52 weeks. After £3,336 Income Tax and £1,334 National Insurance, your take-home pay is £24,580 a year — about £2,048 a month, £473 a week, or £95 per working day.
If you work different hours, the annual figure scales with them — use the salary calculator to set your exact hours, add a pension or a student loan.
Hourly rate to annual salary table
| Hours/week | Annual gross | Take-home/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 30h | £23,400 | £20,368 |
| 35h | £27,300 | £23,176 |
| 37.5h | £29,250 | £24,580 |
| 40h | £31,200 | £25,984 |
Figures assume the standard tax code and the 2026/27 England/Wales/NI rates.
Frequently asked questions
£15 an hour is £29,250 a year before tax on a full-time 37.5-hour week, and £24,580 a year after tax.
About £2,048 a month take-home, based on £29,250 gross a year.
These figures are before any pension contribution or student-loan repayment. Add them on the full salary calculator for your exact take-home.
