£15 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £15 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £29,250. After tax, you'll take home £2,048.30 per month.
Around UK Median Earnings
£15.00/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 £15/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£15 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £2,048.30/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
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£15/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £29,250 | £2,437.50 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£3,336 | -£278.00 |
| National Insurance | -£1,334 | -£111.20 |
| Take Home Pay | £24,580 | £2,048.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£15/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 | £15,600 | £1,229.30 |
| 30 hours | £23,400 | £1,697.30 |
| 35 hours | £27,300 | £1,931.30 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £29,250 | £2,048.30 |
| 40 hours | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
Understanding £15 Per Hour Salary
Earning £15 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £29,250 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 £24,580 per year or £2,048.30 per month.
This hourly rate is above 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 16.0%.
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.