£20 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax
If you earn £20 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £39,000. After tax, you'll take home £2,633.30 per month.
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Your Take-Home Pay
£20 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks
£20/Hour Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £39,000 | £3,250.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 | £1,047.50 |
| Taxable Income | £26,430 | £2,202.50 |
| Income Tax | -£5,286 | -£440.50 |
| National Insurance | -£2,114 | -£176.20 |
| Total Deductions | -£7,400 | -£616.70 |
| Take Home Pay | £31,600 | £2,633.30 |
* Based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Tax rates for 2025/26.
£20/Hour at Different Hours Per Week
See how your take-home pay changes based on hours worked
| Hours/Week | Annual Salary | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | £20,800 | £1,541.30 |
| 30 hours | £31,200 | £2,165.30 |
| 35 hours | £36,400 | £2,477.30 |
| 37.5 hours (standard) | £39,000 | £2,633.30 |
| 40 hours | £41,600 | £2,789.30 |
Understanding £20 Per Hour Salary
Earning £20 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £39,000 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 £31,600 per year or £2,633.30 per month.
Your effective tax rate at this income level is 19.0%, meaning you keep approximately £81 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.