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2025/26 Tax Year

£38 Per Hour Salary

Calculate your annual salary and take-home pay on £38 per hour.

Based on 37.5 hours per week

£74,100
Annual Salary
£53,535
Annual Take-Home
£4,461
Monthly Take-Home
£1,030
Weekly Take-Home

£38/Hour by Working Hours

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyWeekly
Part-time (20hrs)£39,520£31,974£2,665£615
Reduced (30hrs)£59,280£44,940£3,745£864
Standard (35hrs)£69,160£50,670£4,223£974
Full-time (37.5hrs)£74,100£53,535£4,461£1,030
Full-time (40hrs)£79,040£56,401£4,700£1,085

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Calculate your annual salary for 2025/26

£/hour

Use 52 for full year including paid holiday

Your Take-Home Pay

£38 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£74,100
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£4,461.28
Yearly Take-Home
£53,535
Income Tax-£17,072/yr
National Insurance-£3,493/yr
Total Deductions-£20,565/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£27.45/hr

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is £38 per hour annually?

£38 per hour equals £74,100 per year (based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks). After tax, your take-home pay would be approximately £53,535 per year or £4,461 per month.

What is the take home pay on £38 an hour?

On £38/hour (37.5 hours/week), your take-home pay after tax and National Insurance is approximately £53,535 per year, £4,461 per month, or £1,030 per week.

Is £38 per hour a good wage in the UK?

£38/hour equates to an annual salary of £74,100. The UK National Living Wage (for 21+) is £12.21/hour from April 2025. The average UK hourly wage is around £18-20/hour. £38/hour is above average and considered a good wage.