UK rank (all employees)23rd percentile
Take-home / hour£8.89
Gross / hour£10.00
Take-home / year£18,496
Take-home / month£1,541
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £20,800 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£1,646 |
| National Insurance | −£658 |
| Take-home pay | £18,496 |
Equivalent to £20,800 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £20,800 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £20,800 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £8,230 | £1,646 |
How £10 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 10th percentile or below of full-time employees, and the 23rd percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£10 an hour after tax — FAQ
£10 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £10 an hour is £20,800 a year gross, or about £18,496 a year after tax.
How much is £10 an hour after tax?
About £18,496 a year take-home, or £1,541 a month, after £1,646 income tax and £658 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £10 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £20,800 a year, which sits at about the 23rd percentile of UK employees by pay — below the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.