£30 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £30 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £58,500. After tax, you'll take home £3,707.28 per month.
Higher Earner
At £30.00/hour (£58,500/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 £30/Hour Compares
UK wage benchmarks for 2025/26
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Your Take-Home Pay
£30 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
What £3,707.28/Month Affords
Affordability based on your take-home pay
Jobs Around £30/Hour
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£30/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £58,500 | £4,875.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Income Tax | -£10,832 | -£902.67 |
| National Insurance | -£3,181 | -£265.05 |
| Take Home Pay | £44,487 | £3,707.28 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£30/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 | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| 30 hours | £46,800 | £3,101.30 |
| 35 hours | £54,600 | £3,518.78 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £58,500 | £3,707.28 |
| 40 hours | £62,400 | £3,895.78 |
Understanding £30 Per Hour Salary
Earning £30 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £58,500 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 £44,487 per year or £3,707.28 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 24.0%.
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.