UK rank (all employees)18th percentile
Take-home / hour£7.45
Gross / hour£8.00
Take-home / year£15,501
Take-home / month£1,292
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £16,640 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£814 |
| National Insurance | −£325 |
| Take-home pay | £15,501 |
Equivalent to £16,640 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £16,640 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £16,640 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £4,070 | £814 |
How £8 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 10th percentile or below of full-time employees, and the 18th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£8 an hour after tax — FAQ
£8 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £8 an hour is £16,640 a year gross, or about £15,501 a year after tax.
How much is £8 an hour after tax?
About £15,501 a year take-home, or £1,292 a month, after £814 income tax and £325 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £8 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £16,640 a year, which sits at about the 18th percentile of UK employees by pay — below the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.