£18 an hour is how much a year?
At £18 per hour, a full-time job (37.5 hours a week) pays £35,100 a year before tax — and £28,792 after tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
Gross per year (37.5h)
After tax per year
After tax per month
Net per hour worked
£18/hour at different weekly hours
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours (part-time) | £288.00 | £1,248 | £14,976 |
| 20 hours (part-time) | £360.00 | £1,560 | £18,720 |
| 37.5 hours (full-time) | £675.00 | £2,925 | £35,100 |
| 40 hours | £720.00 | £3,120 | £37,440 |
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 | £35,100 |
| Income tax | −£4,506 |
| National Insurance | −£1,802 |
| Take-home per year | £28,792 |
| Per month | £2,399 |
| Per week | £554 |
Effective tax rate: 18.0%
Take-home at 40 hours
| Gross salary | £37,440 |
| Income tax | −£4,974 |
| National Insurance | −£1,990 |
| Take-home per year | £30,476 |
| Per month | £2,540 |
| Per week | £586 |
Working 2.5 extra hours/week adds £1,685 a year after tax.
Frequently asked questions
£18 an hour is how much a year in the UK?
Working full-time at 37.5 hours a week, £18 an hour is £35,100 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it's £37,440 a year.
£18 an hour is how much a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours/week, £18/hour gives a gross annual salary of £35,100, which is £2,399 per month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
Is £18 an hour a good wage in the UK?
£18/hour full-time is about £35,100 a year, close to the UK median full-time salary (~£37,000).
What is £18 an hour weekly?
£675.00 a week at 37.5 hours, or £720.00 at 40 hours, before tax.