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2025/26 Tax Year

£19 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £19 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £37,050. After tax, you'll take home £2,516.30 per month.

Hourly Rate
£19
per hour
Annual Salary
£37,050
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£2,516.30
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£30,196
after tax

Above Average Earnings

£19.00/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 £19/Hour Compares

UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26

vs Minimum Wage
+66%
£11.44/hr (21+)
vs Living Wage
+58%
£12/hr (Real Living Wage)
vs UK Median
+27%
15/hr median
vs London Living Wage
+44%
£13.15/hr (London)

Customise Your Hours

Enter Your Hourly Rate

Calculate your annual salary for 2025/26

£/hour

Use 52 for full year including paid holiday

Your Take-Home Pay

£19 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£37,050
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£2,516.30
Yearly Take-Home
£30,196
Income Tax-£4,896/yr
National Insurance-£1,958/yr
Total Deductions-£6,854/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£15.48/hr

What £2,516.30/Month Affords

Affordability based on your take-home pay

Average UK rent (1-bed)
~£900-1,200/month outside London
Affordable
London rent (1-bed)
~£1,600-2,000/month average
Affordable
Running a car
~£300-500/month all-in costs
Affordable
Saving 10% of income
~£251.63/month
Affordable
Family with children
Childcare adds £800-1,500/month
Affordable

Jobs Around £19/Hour

Typical roles at this pay level

Skilled trades
Nurse (entry)
Paralegal
Marketing coordinator

£19/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£37,050£3,087.50
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Income Tax-£4,896-£408.00
National Insurance-£1,958-£163.20
Take Home Pay£30,196£2,516.30

* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.

£19/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

See how your take-home pay changes based on hours worked

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £19,760£1,478.90
30 hours £29,640£2,071.70
35 hours £34,580£2,368.10
37.5 hours (standard)£37,050£2,516.30
40 hours £39,520£2,664.50

Understanding £19 Per Hour Salary

Earning £19 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £37,050 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 £30,196 per year or £2,516.30 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 18.5%.

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.