£11 an Hour After Tax 2025-26
Annual gross: £21,450 · Based on 37.5 hrs/week, 52 weeks
£11/hour tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £21,450 | £1,788 | £413 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 | £242 |
| Income Tax | −£1,776 | −£148 | −£34 |
| National Insurance | −£710 | −£59 | −£14 |
| Net take-home | £18,964 | £1,580 | £365 |
£11 an hour — what does that mean annually?
£11 per hour × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £21,450 annual gross. After Income Tax (£1,776) and National Insurance (£710), your take-home pay is £18,964 per year — or £1,580 per month. Your effective tax rate is 11.59%.
This is at or near the National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage (£12.21/hr from April 2025). Typical roles: apprentice, care worker (entry), hospitality staff, retail.
What £1/hr more would mean on £11
You keep 88% of your gross pay — equivalent to £10 per working day in Income Tax and National Insurance. Saving 20% of take-home (£316/month) fills a £20,000 ISA in 64 months.
£11/hour at different hours per week
| Hours/week | Gross/year | Take-home/year | Take-home/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hrs/week (part-time) | £9,152 | £9,152 | £763 |
| 20 hrs/week (part-time) | £11,440 | £11,440 | £953 |
| 25 hrs/week | £14,300 | £13,816 | £1,151 |
| 30 hrs/week | £17,160 | £15,875 | £1,323 |
| 37.5 hrs/week (standard full-time) | £21,450 | £18,964 | £1,580 |
Overtime at time-and-a-half (£17/hr): 5 extra hours/week adds £4,290 gross — but only £3,088 net after the extra tax on those hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home on £11 an hour in the UK?
On £11 per hour (£21,450/year), you take home £18,964 per year after Income Tax (£1,776) and National Insurance (£710). That is £1,580 per month and £365 per week landing in your bank account.
What annual salary is £11 an hour?
£11 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour week (1,950 hours/year), equals £21,450 gross per year. After tax, your take-home is £18,964 (£1,580/month).
How much will I see in my bank each month on £11 an hour?
On £11/hour, your monthly gross is roughly £1,788. After Income Tax (£148/mo) and National Insurance (£59/mo), you take home £1,580 per month.
Why is my hourly take-home less than I expected on £11?
On £11/hour (£21,450/year), you pay £1,776 Income Tax and £710 National Insurance — £2,486 total per year. Your effective combined rate is 11.59%, not the headline rate. Only income above the £12,570 personal allowance is taxed.
What is £11 an hour per week after tax?
£11 per hour (37.5-hour week) = £365 per week take-home after all deductions. Gross weekly pay is £413.
Is £11 an hour a good wage in the UK?
£11/hour is below the UK median hourly rate of £20 (2025). Your annual gross is £21,450 and take-home £18,964/year. Overtime, pay rises, or additional skills can help bridge the gap.