£15 an hour after tax (2026/27)
Tax year 2026/27 · 37.5 hours a week · England, Wales and Northern Ireland unless stated
At £15 an hour for 37.5 hours a week you take home £2,048.30 a month, £24,580 a year, or £12.60 for every hour worked after tax.
Pay: £15 a hour · England, Wales or NI · 2026/27
Your take-home pay
£2,048.30 a month
£24,580 a year · £472.68 a week · £12.60 an hour after tax
| Item | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £29,250 | £2,437.50 | £562.50 |
| Taxable pay | £29,250 | £2,437.50 | £562.50 |
Income tax
| −£3,336 | −£278.00 | −£64.15 |
| National Insurance | −£1,334 | −£111.20 | −£25.66 |
| Take-home pay | £24,580 | £2,048.30 | £472.68 |
| Item | Month |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | £2,437.50 |
| Taxable pay | £2,437.50 |
Income tax
| −£278.00 |
| National Insurance | −£111.20 |
| Take-home pay | £2,048.30 |
Where your pay goes
- Take-home pay: £24,580 a year (84%)
- Income tax: £3,336 a year (11.4%)
- National Insurance: £1,334 a year (4.6%)
Key rates
Effective deduction rate: 16%
Of your next £100 of pay you keep £72.00
Employer cost
- Employer National Insurance
- £3,638 a year
- Total cost to your employer
- £32,888 a year
Excludes any employer pension contribution.
Estimate for the 2026/27 tax year using 1257L (default code). Rates verified against HMRC on 5 October 2026. Estimate only, not financial or tax advice. How we calculate →
£15 an hour by hours worked
| Hours a week | Gross a year | Take-home a month | Take-home a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | £12,480 | £1,040.00 | £240.00 |
| 20 | £15,600 | £1,229.30 | £283.68 |
| 25 | £19,500 | £1,463.30 | £337.68 |
| 30 | £23,400 | £1,697.30 | £391.68 |
| 37.5 | £29,250 | £2,048.30 | £472.68 |
| 40 | £31,200 | £2,165.30 | £499.68 |
| 45 | £35,100 | £2,399.30 | £553.68 |
Minimum wage
£15 is above the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over (£12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026).
| Rate | Per hour |
|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) | £12.71 |
| Aged 18 to 20 | £10.85 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 |
| Apprentice | £8.00 |
£15 an hour in Scotland
At 37.5 hours a week, Scottish taxpayers take home £2,051.61 a month (£24,619 a year), £40 a year more than in the rest of the UK.
Equivalent salary
£15 an hour full-time is about £29,250 a year. See £29,000 after tax for a full breakdown.
Nearby hourly rates
Frequently asked questions
How much is £15 an hour a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours a week, £15 an hour is £2,048.30 a month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27 (England, Wales or Northern Ireland, standard tax code).
How much is £15 an hour a week after tax?
You take home £472.68 a week for 37.5 hours, from £562.50 gross.
How much is £15 an hour a year after tax?
£15 an hour full-time is £29,250 a year before tax and £24,580 after tax.
Figures for 2026/27, verified against HMRC on 5 October 2026.
Sources:HMRC rates and thresholds for employers, National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates, Income Tax rates and Personal Allowances. Methodology →