UK rank (all employees)top 49%
Take-home / hour£13.21
Gross / hour£16.00
Take-home / year£27,482
Take-home / month£2,290
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £33,280 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£4,142 |
| National Insurance | −£1,656 |
| Take-home pay | £27,482 |
Equivalent to £33,280 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £33,280 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £33,280 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £20,710 | £4,142 |
How £16 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 36th percentile of full-time employees, and the 51st percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£16 an hour after tax — FAQ
£16 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £16 an hour is £33,280 a year gross, or about £27,482 a year after tax.
How much is £16 an hour after tax?
About £27,482 a year take-home, or £2,290 a month, after £4,142 income tax and £1,656 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £16 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £33,280 a year, which sits at about the 51st percentile of UK employees by pay — around the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.