UK rank (all employees)31st percentile
Take-home / hour£10.33
Gross / hour£12.00
Take-home / year£21,491
Take-home / month£1,791
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £24,960 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£2,478 |
| National Insurance | −£991 |
| Take-home pay | £21,491 |
Equivalent to £24,960 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £24,960 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £24,960 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £12,390 | £2,478 |
How £12 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 13th percentile of full-time employees, and the 31st percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£12 an hour after tax — FAQ
£12 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £12 an hour is £24,960 a year gross, or about £21,491 a year after tax.
How much is £12 an hour after tax?
About £21,491 a year take-home, or £1,791 a month, after £2,478 income tax and £991 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £12 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £24,960 a year, which sits at about the 31st percentile of UK employees by pay — below the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.