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2025/26 Tax Year

£16 Per Hour Salary

Calculate your annual salary and take-home pay on £16 per hour.

Based on 37.5 hours per week

£31,200
Annual Salary
£25,984
Annual Take-Home
£2,165
Monthly Take-Home
£500
Weekly Take-Home

£16/Hour by Working Hours

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyWeekly
Part-time (20hrs)£16,640£15,500£1,292£298
Reduced (30hrs)£24,960£21,491£1,791£413
Standard (35hrs)£29,120£24,486£2,041£471
Full-time (37.5hrs)£31,200£25,984£2,165£500
Full-time (40hrs)£33,280£27,481£2,290£528

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Enter Your Hourly Rate

Calculate your annual salary for 2025/26

£/hour

Use 52 for full year including paid holiday

Your Take-Home Pay

£16 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£31,200
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£2,165.30
Yearly Take-Home
£25,984
Income Tax-£3,726/yr
National Insurance-£1,490/yr
Total Deductions-£5,216/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£13.32/hr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is £16 per hour annually?

£16 per hour equals £31,200 per year (based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks). After tax, your take-home pay would be approximately £25,984 per year or £2,165 per month.

What is the take home pay on £16 an hour?

On £16/hour (37.5 hours/week), your take-home pay after tax and National Insurance is approximately £25,984 per year, £2,165 per month, or £500 per week.

Is £16 per hour a good wage in the UK?

£16/hour equates to an annual salary of £31,200. The UK National Living Wage (for 21+) is £12.21/hour from April 2025. The average UK hourly wage is around £18-20/hour. £16/hour is above minimum wage but below average.