£18 an Hour is How Much a Year? (UK 2026/27)
£18 an hour is £35,100 a year before tax on a 37.5-hour week, which is £28,792 after tax (£2,399 a month).
| Period | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | £18.00 | £14.76 |
| Per day (7.5 hours) | £135.00 | £110.74 |
| Per week | £675.00 | £553.68 |
| Per month | £2,925 | £2,399 |
| Per year | £35,100 | £28,792 |
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£18 an hour at different working hours
| Hours a week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly | Yearly after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | £288.00 | £1,248 | £14,976 | £14,302 |
| 20 hours | £360.00 | £1,560 | £18,720 | £16,998 |
| 25 hours | £450.00 | £1,950 | £23,400 | £20,368 |
| 30 hours | £540.00 | £2,340 | £28,080 | £23,737 |
| 37.5 hours | £675.00 | £2,925 | £35,100 | £28,792 |
| 40 hours | £720.00 | £3,120 | £37,440 | £30,476 |
Tax on £35,100 a year
On £18 an hour for 37.5 hours a week you pay £4,506 income tax and £1,802 National Insurance a year, which is 18% of your gross pay. In Scotland you would take home £28,776 a year (£2,398 a month).
At 40 hours a week it is £37,440 a year, or £30,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £16 | £31,200 | £25,984 | £2,165 |
| £17 | £33,150 | £27,388 | £2,282 |
| £19 | £37,050 | £30,196 | £2,516 |
| £20 | £39,000 | £31,600 | £2,633 |
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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 £18 an hour per year?
On a 37.5-hour week, £18 an hour is £35,100 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it is £37,440 a year.
How much is £18 an hour per month?
About £2,925 a month before tax on 37.5 hours a week, or £2,399 a month after tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
How much is £18 an hour per week?
£675.00 a week before tax on 37.5 hours, or £720.00 a week on 40 hours.
Is £18 an hour above minimum wage?
The National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour from April 2026 (age 21 and over), so £18 is £5.29 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.