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2025/26 Tax Year

£18 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £18 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £35,100. After tax, you'll take home £2,399.30 per month.

Hourly Rate
£18
per hour
Annual Salary
£35,100
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£2,399.30
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£28,792
after tax

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£/hour

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Your Take-Home Pay

£18 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£35,100
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£2,399.30
Yearly Take-Home
£28,792
Income Tax-£4,506/yr
National Insurance-£1,802/yr
Total Deductions-£6,308/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£14.76/hr

£18/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£35,100£2,925.00
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Taxable Income£22,530£1,877.50
Income Tax-£4,506-£375.50
National Insurance-£1,802-£150.20
Total Deductions-£6,308-£525.70
Take Home Pay£28,792£2,399.30

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

£18/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

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

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £18,720£1,416.50
30 hours £28,080£1,978.10
35 hours £32,760£2,258.90
37.5 hours (standard)£35,100£2,399.30
40 hours £37,440£2,539.70

Understanding £18 Per Hour Salary

Earning £18 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £35,100 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 £28,792 per year or £2,399.30 per month.

Your effective tax rate at this income level is 18.0%, meaning you keep approximately £82 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.