£30 an hour is how much a year?
At £30 per hour, a full-time job (37.5 hours a week) pays £58,500 a year before tax — and £44,487 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
£30/hour at different weekly hours
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours (part-time) | £480.00 | £2,080 | £24,960 |
| 20 hours (part-time) | £600.00 | £2,600 | £31,200 |
| 37.5 hours (full-time) | £1,125.00 | £4,875 | £58,500 |
| 40 hours | £1,200.00 | £5,200 | £62,400 |
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 | £58,500 |
| Income tax | −£10,832 |
| National Insurance | −£3,181 |
| Take-home per year | £44,487 |
| Per month | £3,707 |
| Per week | £856 |
Effective tax rate: 24.0%
Take-home at 40 hours
| Gross salary | £62,400 |
| Income tax | −£12,392 |
| National Insurance | −£3,259 |
| Take-home per year | £46,749 |
| Per month | £3,896 |
| Per week | £899 |
Working 2.5 extra hours/week adds £2,262 a year after tax.
Frequently asked questions
£30 an hour is how much a year in the UK?
Working full-time at 37.5 hours a week, £30 an hour is £58,500 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it's £62,400 a year.
£30 an hour is how much a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours/week, £30/hour gives a gross annual salary of £58,500, which is £3,707 per month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
Is £30 an hour a good wage in the UK?
Yes — £30/hour full-time equates to £58,500 a year, comfortably above the UK median full-time salary of roughly £37,000.
What is £30 an hour weekly?
£1,125.00 a week at 37.5 hours, or £1,200.00 at 40 hours, before tax.