£21 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £21 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £40,950. After tax, you'll take home £2,750.30 per month.
Above Average Earnings
£21.00/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 £21/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£21 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £2,750.30/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
Jobs Around £21/Hour
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£21/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £40,950 | £3,412.50 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£5,676 | -£473.00 |
| National Insurance | -£2,270 | -£189.20 |
| Take Home Pay | £33,004 | £2,750.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£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 | £21,840 | £1,603.70 |
| 30 hours | £32,760 | £2,258.90 |
| 35 hours | £38,220 | £2,586.50 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £40,950 | £2,750.30 |
| 40 hours | £43,680 | £2,914.10 |
Understanding £21 Per Hour Salary
Earning £21 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £40,950 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 £33,004 per year or £2,750.30 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 19.4%.
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.