£15.50/hr — Annual Salary Equivalent
England & Wales · 2025-26
£15.50/hr — annual salary at different hours
| Hours per week | Hours/year | Annual salary |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 hours/week | 1,950 | £30,225 |
| 40 hours/week (standard) | 2,080 | £32,240 |
| 45 hours/week | 2,340 | £36,270 |
| Day rate (8h/day) | — | £124.00/day |
After-tax take-home — £15.50/hr at 40h/week
| Annual gross (40h/week) | £32,240 |
| Annual net take-home | £26,732 |
| Monthly take-home | £2,228/month |
| Weekly take-home | £514/week |
| Effective tax rate | 17.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is £15.50/hr as an annual salary?
£15.50 per hour equals £30,225/year at 37.5h/week, £32,240/year at 40h/week, or £36,270/year at 45h/week. The standard 40-hour-week conversion is hourly rate × 2,080.
How much is £15.50/hr after tax in 2025-26?
At 40 hours per week, £15.50/hr gives an annual gross of £32,240. After Income Tax and National Insurance in 2025-26, take-home pay is £26,732/year — £2,228/month or £514/week. Effective tax rate: 17.1%.
What is the day rate for £15.50/hr?
At 8 hours per day, £15.50/hr equals £124.00/day before tax. Contractors and freelancers typically quote day rates, so this helps compare a permanent hourly role with a contract position.
How does £15.50/hr compare to minimum wage?
The UK National Living Wage (25+) is £12.21/hr and the National Minimum Wage for 21-24 year olds is £10.18/hr for 2025-26. At £15.50/hr you're above the National Living Wage. Your annual equivalent at 40h/week is £32,240.
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