£12 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £12 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £23,400. After tax, you'll take home £1,697.30 per month.
National Minimum Wage Level
At £12.00/hour, you're earning around the National Minimum Wage. This meets legal requirements but may be challenging in higher cost areas.
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How £12/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£12 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £1,697.30/Month Affords
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£12/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £23,400 | £1,950.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£2,166 | -£180.50 |
| National Insurance | -£866 | -£72.20 |
| Take Home Pay | £20,368 | £1,697.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£12/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 | £12,480 | £1,040.00 |
| 30 hours | £18,720 | £1,416.50 |
| 35 hours | £21,840 | £1,603.70 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £23,400 | £1,697.30 |
| 40 hours | £24,960 | £1,790.90 |
Understanding £12 Per Hour Salary
Earning £12 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £23,400 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 £20,368 per year or £1,697.30 per month.
This hourly rate is below the UK median hourly wage of approximately £15/hour and above the National Minimum Wage of £11.44/hour for workers aged 21 and over. Your effective tax rate at this income level is 13.0%.
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.