UK rank (all employees)top 31%
Take-home / hour£16.81
Gross / hour£21.00
Take-home / year£34,970
Take-home / month£2,914
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £43,680 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£6,222 |
| National Insurance | −£2,488 |
| Take-home pay | £34,970 |
Equivalent to £43,680 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £43,680 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £43,680 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £31,110 | £6,222 |
How £21 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 59th percentile of full-time employees, and the 69th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£21 an hour after tax — FAQ
£21 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £21 an hour is £43,680 a year gross, or about £34,970 a year after tax.
How much is £21 an hour after tax?
About £34,970 a year take-home, or £2,914 a month, after £6,222 income tax and £2,488 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £21 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £43,680 a year, which sits at about the 69th percentile of UK employees by pay — higher than most. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.