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2025/26 Tax Year

£21 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £21 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £40,950. After tax, you'll take home £2,750.30 per month.

Hourly Rate
£21
per hour
Annual Salary
£40,950
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£2,750.30
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£33,004
after tax

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Enter Your Hourly Rate

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£/hour

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Your Take-Home Pay

£21 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£40,950
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£2,750.30
Yearly Take-Home
£33,004
Income Tax-£5,676/yr
National Insurance-£2,270/yr
Total Deductions-£7,946/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£16.92/hr

£21/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£40,950£3,412.50
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Taxable Income£28,380£2,365.00
Income Tax-£5,676-£473.00
National Insurance-£2,270-£189.20
Total Deductions-£7,946-£662.20
Take Home Pay£33,004£2,750.30

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

£21/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

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

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £21,840£1,603.70
30 hours £32,760£2,258.90
35 hours £38,220£2,586.50
37.5 hours (standard)£40,950£2,750.30
40 hours £43,680£2,914.10

Understanding £21 Per Hour Salary

Earning £21 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £40,950 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 £33,004 per year or £2,750.30 per month.

Your effective tax rate at this income level is 19.4%, 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.