£17 an Hour is How Much a Year? (UK 2026/27)
£17 an hour is £33,150 a year before tax on a 37.5-hour week, which is £27,388 after tax (£2,282 a month).
| Period | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | £17.00 | £14.04 |
| Per day (7.5 hours) | £127.50 | £105.34 |
| Per week | £637.50 | £526.68 |
| Per month | £2,763 | £2,282 |
| Per year | £33,150 | £27,388 |
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£17 an hour at different working hours
| Hours a week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly | Yearly after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | £272.00 | £1,179 | £14,144 | £13,703 |
| 20 hours | £340.00 | £1,473 | £17,680 | £16,249 |
| 25 hours | £425.00 | £1,842 | £22,100 | £19,432 |
| 30 hours | £510.00 | £2,210 | £26,520 | £22,614 |
| 37.5 hours | £637.50 | £2,763 | £33,150 | £27,388 |
| 40 hours | £680.00 | £2,947 | £35,360 | £28,979 |
Tax on £33,150 a year
On £17 an hour for 37.5 hours a week you pay £4,116 income tax and £1,646 National Insurance a year, which is 17.4% of your gross pay. In Scotland you would take home £27,391 a year (£2,283 a month).
At 40 hours a week it is £35,360 a year, or £28,979 after tax. These figures assume the standard tax code, 52 paid weeks (including paid holiday) and no pension or student loan.
Nearby hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Yearly (37.5 hrs) | After tax | Monthly after tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15 | £29,250 | £24,580 | £2,048 |
| £16 | £31,200 | £25,984 | £2,165 |
| £18 | £35,100 | £28,792 | £2,399 |
| £19 | £37,050 | £30,196 | £2,516 |
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Source: GOV.UK income tax rates. Use our take-home pay calculator for your own situation.
Frequently asked questions
How much is £17 an hour per year?
On a 37.5-hour week, £17 an hour is £33,150 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it is £35,360 a year.
How much is £17 an hour per month?
About £2,763 a month before tax on 37.5 hours a week, or £2,282 a month after tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
How much is £17 an hour per week?
£637.50 a week before tax on 37.5 hours, or £680.00 a week on 40 hours.
Is £17 an hour above minimum wage?
The National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour from April 2026 (age 21 and over), so £17 is £4.29 above the minimum wage. See our minimum wage checker.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.