£29 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £29 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £56,550. After tax, you'll take home £3,613.03 per month.
Higher Earner
At £29.00/hour (£56,550/year), you may be approaching or in the higher rate tax band (40% above £50,271 taxable income).
- Pension contributions save 40% tax above the threshold
- Salary sacrifice is especially valuable at this level
- Consider spouse tax planning if applicable
- Review childcare benefit implications above £50k
How £29/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£29 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £3,613.03/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
Jobs Around £29/Hour
Typical roles at this pay level
£29/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £56,550 | £4,712.50 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£10,052 | -£837.67 |
| National Insurance | -£3,142 | -£261.80 |
| Take Home Pay | £43,356 | £3,613.03 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£29/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 | £30,160 | £2,102.90 |
| 30 hours | £45,240 | £3,007.70 |
| 35 hours | £52,780 | £3,430.82 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £56,550 | £3,613.03 |
| 40 hours | £60,320 | £3,795.25 |
Understanding £29 Per Hour Salary
Earning £29 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £56,550 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 £43,356 per year or £3,613.03 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 23.3%.
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.