£15 an hour after tax in the UK, 2026-27
A pay of £15 an hour in England, Wales and Northern Ireland gives £24,581.40 a year after tax in 2026-27. The page assumes 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks. Change the pay or the hours to see another result.
The pension comes off your pay before income tax.
Take-home pay in a year, England
£24,581.40
- A month
- £2,048.45
- A week
- £472.72
| Pay before tax | £29,250.00 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | £3,334.20 |
| National Insurance | £1,334.40 |
| Student loan | £0.00 |
| Postgraduate loan | £0.00 |
| Pension | £0.00 |
| Total taken off | £4,668.60 |
| Take-home pay | £24,581.40 |
| Average tax rate | 11.4% |
| Marginal tax rate | 28% |
Your pension goes into your pension, so it is not in your take-home pay. The average rate is your income tax divided by your pay. The marginal rate is the income tax and National Insurance on your next pound. This is an estimate for 2026-27.
£15 an hour in the UK
At £15 an hour, for 37.5 hours a week and 52 weeks, your pay is £29,250 a year. You keep £24,581.40 a year, £2,048.45 a month and £472.72 a week. At 37.5 hours a week, this is £12.61 an hour after tax. Income tax is £3,334.20. National Insurance is £1,334.40. Your average tax rate is 11.4% and your marginal tax rate is 28%.
Questions
How much is £15 an hour after tax in the UK?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, £15 an hour gives £12.61 an hour after tax in 2026-27. The page assumes 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks.
How much is £15 an hour a year?
At 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, £15 an hour is £29,250 a year before tax. You keep £24,581.40 a year after tax.
How much is £15 an hour a week after tax?
You keep £472.72 a week and £2,048.45 a month in the UK.
How much tax do I pay at £15 an hour?
You pay £3,334.20 in income tax and £1,334.40 in National Insurance. Your average income tax rate is 11.4%. The tax and National Insurance on your next pound is 28%.
How many hours does the page assume?
It assumes 37.5 hours a week for 52 weeks, with no unpaid time off. Change the hours in the calculator to see another result.