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2025/26 Tax Year

£12 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £12 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £23,400. After tax, you'll take home £1,697.30 per month.

Hourly Rate
£12
per hour
Annual Salary
£23,400
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£1,697.30
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£20,368
after tax

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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

£12 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£23,400
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£1,697.30
Yearly Take-Home
£20,368
Income Tax-£2,166/yr
National Insurance-£866/yr
Total Deductions-£3,032/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£10.44/hr

£12/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£23,400£1,950.00
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Taxable Income£10,830£902.50
Income Tax-£2,166-£180.50
National Insurance-£866-£72.20
Total Deductions-£3,032-£252.70
Take Home Pay£20,368£1,697.30

* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.

£12/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

See how your take-home pay changes based on hours worked

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £12,480£1,040.00
30 hours £18,720£1,416.50
35 hours £21,840£1,603.70
37.5 hours (standard)£23,400£1,697.30
40 hours £24,960£1,790.90

Understanding £12 Per Hour Salary

Earning £12 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £23,400 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 £20,368 per year or £1,697.30 per month.

Your effective tax rate at this income level is 13.0%, meaning you keep approximately £87 pence for every £1 earned. This income falls within the basic rate tax band.

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.