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2025/26 Tax Year

£16 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £16 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £31,200. After tax, you'll take home £2,165.30 per month.

Hourly Rate
£16
per hour
Annual Salary
£31,200
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£2,165.30
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£25,984
after tax

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£/hour

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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

£16/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£31,200£2,600.00
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Taxable Income£18,630£1,552.50
Income Tax-£3,726-£310.50
National Insurance-£1,490-£124.20
Total Deductions-£5,216-£434.70
Take Home Pay£25,984£2,165.30

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

£16/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

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

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £16,640£1,291.70
30 hours £24,960£1,790.90
35 hours £29,120£2,040.50
37.5 hours (standard)£31,200£2,165.30
40 hours £33,280£2,290.10

Understanding £16 Per Hour Salary

Earning £16 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £31,200 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 £25,984 per year or £2,165.30 per month.

Your effective tax rate at this income level is 16.7%, meaning you keep approximately £83 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.