UK rank (all employees)20th percentile
Take-home / hour£8.17
Gross / hour£9.00
Take-home / year£16,998
Take-home / month£1,417
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £18,720 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£1,230 |
| National Insurance | −£492 |
| Take-home pay | £16,998 |
Equivalent to £18,720 a year, rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, no pension or student loan. See £18,720 in the full calculator →
Income tax on £18,720 a year
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £6,150 | £1,230 |
How £9 an hour compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 10th percentile or below of full-time employees, and the 20th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
£9 an hour after tax — FAQ
£9 an hour is how much a year?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £9 an hour is £18,720 a year gross, or about £16,998 a year after tax.
How much is £9 an hour after tax?
About £16,998 a year take-home, or £1,417 a month, after £1,230 income tax and £492 National Insurance (2026/27).
Is £9 an hour a good wage in the UK?
It works out at £18,720 a year, which sits at about the 20th percentile of UK employees by pay — below the UK median. What counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.