UK rank (all employees)top 41%
Take-home / hour£14.65
Gross / hour£18.00
Take-home / year£30,477
Take-home / month£2,540
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £37,440 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£4,974 |
| National Insurance | −£1,989 |
| Take-home pay | £30,477 |
Equivalent to £37,440 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £37,440 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £37,440 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £24,870 | £4,974 |
How £18 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 46th percentile of full-time employees, and the 59th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£18 an hour after tax — FAQ
£18 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £18 an hour is £37,440 a year gross, or about £30,477 a year after tax.
How much is £18 an hour after tax?
About £30,477 a year take-home, or £2,540 a month, after £4,974 income tax and £1,989 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £18 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £37,440 a year, which sits at about the 59th percentile of UK employees by pay — higher than most. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.