UK rank (all employees)top 14%
Take-home / hour£22.48
Gross / hour£30.00
Take-home / year£46,750
Take-home / month£3,896
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £62,400 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£12,392 |
| National Insurance | −£3,258 |
| Take-home pay | £46,750 |
Equivalent to £62,400 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £62,400 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £62,400 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £37,700 | £7,540 |
| Higher rate | 40% | £12,130 | £4,852 |
How £30 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 82nd percentile of full-time employees, and the 86th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£30 an hour after tax — FAQ
£30 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £30 an hour is £62,400 a year gross, or about £46,750 a year after tax.
How much is £30 an hour after tax?
About £46,750 a year take-home, or £3,896 a month, after £12,392 income tax and £3,258 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £30 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £62,400 a year, which sits at about the 86th percentile of UK employees by pay — higher than most. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.