£15.25 an hour is how much a year?
On an hourly wage of £15.25 per hour, a full-time job (37.5 hours a week) pays £29,738 a year before tax — and £24,931 after tax and National Insurance in the 2026/27 (26/27) tax year.
Gross per year (37.5h)
After tax per year
After tax per month
Net per hour worked
£15.25/hour at different weekly hours
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours (part-time) | £244.00 | £1,057 | £12,688 |
| 20 hours (part-time) | £305.00 | £1,322 | £15,860 |
| 37.5 hours (full-time) | £571.88 | £2,478 | £29,738 |
| 40 hours | £610.00 | £2,643 | £31,720 |
Calculations assume 52 paid weeks per year. Contracted hours, overtime and unpaid breaks change the real figure — use the hourly wage calculator for your exact situation.
Take-home at 37.5 hours
| Gross salary | £29,738 |
| Income tax | −£3,434 |
| National Insurance | −£1,373 |
| Take-home per year | £24,931 |
| Per month | £2,078 |
| Per week | £479 |
Effective tax rate: 16.2%
Take-home at 40 hours
| Gross salary | £31,720 |
| Income tax | −£3,830 |
| National Insurance | −£1,532 |
| Take-home per year | £26,358 |
| Per month | £2,197 |
| Per week | £507 |
Working 2.5 extra hours/week adds £1,427 a year after tax.
Frequently asked questions
£15.25 an hour is how much a year in the UK?
Working full-time at 37.5 hours a week, £15.25 an hour is £29,738 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it's £31,720 a year.
£15.25 an hour is how much a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours/week, £15.25/hour gives a gross annual salary of £29,738, which is £2,078 per month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
Is £15.25 an hour a good wage in the UK?
£15.25/hour is 20% above the National Living Wage of £12.71. Full-time it's £29,738 a year, below the UK median of roughly £37,000.
What is £15.25 an hour weekly?
£571.88 a week at 37.5 hours, or £610.00 at 40 hours, before tax.