£17 an hour after tax (2026/27)
Tax year 2026/27 · 37.5 hours a week · England, Wales and Northern Ireland unless stated
At £17 an hour for 37.5 hours a week you take home £2,282.30 a month, £27,388 a year, or £14.04 for every hour worked after tax.
Pay: £17 a hour · England, Wales or NI · 2026/27
Your take-home pay
£2,282.30 a month
£27,388 a year · £526.68 a week · £14.04 an hour after tax
| Item | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £33,150 | £2,762.50 | £637.50 |
| Taxable pay | £33,150 | £2,762.50 | £637.50 |
Income tax
| −£4,116 | −£343.00 | −£79.15 |
| National Insurance | −£1,646 | −£137.20 | −£31.66 |
| Take-home pay | £27,388 | £2,282.30 | £526.68 |
| Item | Month |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | £2,762.50 |
| Taxable pay | £2,762.50 |
Income tax
| −£343.00 |
| National Insurance | −£137.20 |
| Take-home pay | £2,282.30 |
Where your pay goes
- Take-home pay: £27,388 a year (82.6%)
- Income tax: £4,116 a year (12.4%)
- National Insurance: £1,646 a year (5%)
Key rates
Effective deduction rate: 17.4%
Of your next £100 of pay you keep £72.00
Employer cost
- Employer National Insurance
- £4,223 a year
- Total cost to your employer
- £37,373 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 →
£17 an hour by hours worked
| Hours a week | Gross a year | Take-home a month | Take-home a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | £14,144 | £1,141.94 | £263.52 |
| 20 | £17,680 | £1,354.10 | £312.48 |
| 25 | £22,100 | £1,619.30 | £373.68 |
| 30 | £26,520 | £1,884.50 | £434.88 |
| 37.5 | £33,150 | £2,282.30 | £526.68 |
| 40 | £35,360 | £2,414.90 | £557.28 |
| 45 | £39,780 | £2,680.10 | £618.48 |
Minimum wage
£17 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 |
£17 an hour in Scotland
At 37.5 hours a week, Scottish taxpayers take home £2,282.59 a month (£27,391 a year), £3 a year more than in the rest of the UK.
Equivalent salary
£17 an hour full-time is about £33,150 a year. See £33,000 after tax for a full breakdown.
Nearby hourly rates
Frequently asked questions
How much is £17 an hour a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours a week, £17 an hour is £2,282.30 a month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27 (England, Wales or Northern Ireland, standard tax code).
How much is £17 an hour a week after tax?
You take home £526.68 a week for 37.5 hours, from £637.50 gross.
How much is £17 an hour a year after tax?
£17 an hour full-time is £33,150 a year before tax and £27,388 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 →