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2025/26 Tax Year

£26 Per Hour - UK Salary After Tax

If you earn £26 per hour working 37.5 hours per week, your annual salary is £50,700. After tax, you'll take home £3,330.28 per month.

Hourly Rate
£26
per hour
Annual Salary
£50,700
gross per year
Monthly Take-Home
£3,330.28
after tax
Yearly Take-Home
£39,963
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

£26 × 37.5hrs × 52 weeks

£50,700
Annual Gross Salary
Monthly Take-Home
£3,330.28
Yearly Take-Home
£39,963
Income Tax-£7,712/yr
National Insurance-£3,025/yr
Total Deductions-£10,737/yr
Effective Hourly Rate
After tax and NI
£20.49/hr

£26/Hour Salary Breakdown

DescriptionYearlyMonthly
Gross Salary£50,700£4,225.00
Personal Allowance£12,570£1,047.50
Taxable Income£38,130£3,177.50
Income Tax-£7,712-£642.67
National Insurance-£3,025-£252.05
Total Deductions-£10,737-£894.72
Take Home Pay£39,963£3,330.28

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

£26/Hour at Different Hours Per Week

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

Hours/WeekAnnual SalaryMonthly Net
20 hours £27,040£1,915.70
30 hours £40,560£2,726.90
35 hours £47,320£3,132.50
37.5 hours (standard)£50,700£3,330.28
40 hours £54,080£3,493.65

Understanding £26 Per Hour Salary

Earning £26 per hour in the UK translates to an annual salary of £50,700 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 £39,963 per year or £3,330.28 per month.

Your effective tax rate at this income level is 21.2%, meaning you keep approximately £79 pence for every £1 earned. This income falls within the higher 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.