£10 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £10 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £19,500. After tax, you'll take home £1,463.30 per month.
Below National Minimum Wage
£10.00/hour is below the National Minimum Wage of £11.44 for workers 21+. This rate may only be legal for younger workers or apprentices.
- Under 21: £8.60/hr (18-20), £6.40/hr (under 18)
- Apprentices: £6.40/hr in first year
- Check your payslips - underpayment can be reclaimed
- Report concerns to ACAS or HMRC
How £10/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£10 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £1,463.30/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
Jobs Around £10/Hour
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£10/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £19,500 | £1,625.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£1,386 | -£115.50 |
| National Insurance | -£554 | -£46.20 |
| Take Home Pay | £17,560 | £1,463.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£10/Hour at Different Hours Per Week
See how your take-home pay changes based on hours worked
| Hours/Week | Annual Salary | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | £10,400 | £866.67 |
| 30 hours | £15,600 | £1,229.30 |
| 35 hours | £18,200 | £1,385.30 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £19,500 | £1,463.30 |
| 40 hours | £20,800 | £1,541.30 |
Understanding £10 Per Hour Salary
Earning £10 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £19,500 when working full-time (37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). After Income Tax and National Insurance deductions for the 2025/26 tax year, your take-home pay is £17,560 per year or £1,463.30 per month.
This hourly rate is below the UK median hourly wage of approximately £15/hour. Your effective tax rate at this income level is 10.0%.
If you work part-time or different hours, use the calculator above to see your personalized take-home pay. You can also explore our salary calculator for more detailed breakdowns including pension contributions and student loan repayments.