£16 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £16 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £31,200. After tax, you'll take home £2,165.30 per month.
Above Average Earnings
£16.00/hour puts you above the UK median. This provides comfortable living in most regions and good savings potential.
- Maximize pension contributions - you get 20% tax relief
- Consider ISA investments (£20k annual allowance)
- Review insurance needs (income protection, life insurance)
- Start thinking about property if not already owned
How £16/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£16 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £2,165.30/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
Jobs Around £16/Hour
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£16/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £31,200 | £2,600.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£3,726 | -£310.50 |
| National Insurance | -£1,490 | -£124.20 |
| Take Home Pay | £25,984 | £2,165.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£16/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 | £16,640 | £1,291.70 |
| 30 hours | £24,960 | £1,790.90 |
| 35 hours | £29,120 | £2,040.50 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| 40 hours | £33,280 | £2,290.10 |
Understanding £16 Per Hour Salary
Earning £16 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £31,200 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 £25,984 per year or £2,165.30 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 16.7%.
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.