UK rank (all employees)46th percentile
Take-home / hour£12.49
Gross / hour£15.00
Take-home / year£25,984
Take-home / month£2,165
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £31,200 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£3,726 |
| National Insurance | −£1,490 |
| Take-home pay | £25,984 |
Equivalent to £31,200 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £31,200 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £31,200 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £18,630 | £3,726 |
How £15 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 31st percentile of full-time employees, and the 46th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£15 an hour after tax — FAQ
£15 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £15 an hour is £31,200 a year gross, or about £25,984 a year after tax.
How much is £15 an hour after tax?
About £25,984 a year take-home, or £2,165 a month, after £3,726 income tax and £1,490 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £15 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £31,200 a year, which sits at about the 46th percentile of UK employees by pay — around the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.