UK rank (all employees)top 23%
Take-home / hour£18.97
Gross / hour£24.00
Take-home / year£39,462
Take-home / month£3,289
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £49,920 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£7,470 |
| National Insurance | −£2,988 |
| Take-home pay | £39,462 |
Equivalent to £49,920 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £49,920 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £49,920 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £37,350 | £7,470 |
How £24 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 70th percentile of full-time employees, and the 77th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£24 an hour after tax — FAQ
£24 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £24 an hour is £49,920 a year gross, or about £39,462 a year after tax.
How much is £24 an hour after tax?
About £39,462 a year take-home, or £3,289 a month, after £7,470 income tax and £2,988 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £24 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £49,920 a year, which sits at about the 77th percentile of UK employees by pay — higher than most. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.