UK rank (all employees)top 45%
Take-home / hour£13.93
Gross / hour£17.00
Take-home / year£28,979
Take-home / month£2,415
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £35,360 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£4,558 |
| National Insurance | −£1,823 |
| Take-home pay | £28,979 |
Equivalent to £35,360 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £35,360 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £35,360 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £22,790 | £4,558 |
How £17 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 41st percentile of full-time employees, and the 55th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£17 an hour after tax — FAQ
£17 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £17 an hour is £35,360 a year gross, or about £28,979 a year after tax.
How much is £17 an hour after tax?
About £28,979 a year take-home, or £2,415 a month, after £4,558 income tax and £1,823 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £17 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £35,360 a year, which sits at about the 55th percentile of UK employees by pay — around the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.