20 Hours a Week at £18 an Hour: Pay After Tax
Working 20 hours a week at £18 an hour earns £18,720 a year before tax, and you take home £16,998 (£1,417 a month).
| Period | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | £18.00 | £16.34 |
| Per week | £360.00 | £326.88 |
| Per month | £1,560.00 | £1,416.50 |
| Per year | £18,720.00 | £16,998.00 |
Adjust for pension or student loan
The tax on £18,720
You pay £1,230 income tax and £492 National Insurance, which is 9% of your gross pay. In Scotland the take-home pay is £17,038.
Other hours at £18 an hour
| Hours a week | Gross a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | £9,360 | £780 |
| 15 hours | £14,040 | £1,136 |
| 16 hours | £14,976 | £1,192 |
| 24 hours | £22,464 | £1,641 |
| 25 hours | £23,400 | £1,697 |
| 30 hours | £28,080 | £1,978 |
Figures assume 52 paid weeks including holiday, one job, the standard tax code, no pension and no student loan. Check the minimum wage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 20 hours a week at £18 an hour a year?
20 hours a week at £18 an hour is £18,720 a year before tax (£360 a week), based on 52 paid weeks including holiday.
How much is that after tax?
You take home about £16,998 a year, which is £1,417 a month or £326.88 a week.
Do part-time workers get paid holiday?
Yes. Part-time workers are entitled to the same paid holiday as full-time workers, pro rata. Use the holiday entitlement calculator.
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.