£12.21 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £12.21 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £23,810. After tax, you'll take home £1,721.87 per month.
Around UK Median Earnings
£12.21/hour is close to the UK median hourly wage (£15/hr). This provides a reasonable standard of living in most areas outside London.
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How £12.21/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£12.21 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £1,721.87/Month Affords
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£12.21/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £23,810 | £1,984.13 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£2,248 | -£187.33 |
| National Insurance | -£899 | -£74.93 |
| Take Home Pay | £20,662 | £1,721.87 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£12.21/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 | £12,698 | £1,055.20 |
| 30 hours | £19,048 | £1,436.16 |
| 35 hours | £22,222 | £1,626.63 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £23,810 | £1,721.87 |
| 40 hours | £25,397 | £1,817.11 |
Understanding £12.21 Per Hour Salary
Earning £12.21 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £23,810 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 £20,662 per year or £1,721.87 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 13.2%.
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.