£15.25 an Hour After Tax 2025-26
Annual gross: £29,738 · Based on 37.5 hrs/week, 52 weeks
£15.25/hour tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £29,738 | £2,478 | £572 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 | £242 |
| Income Tax | −£3,434 | −£286 | −£66 |
| National Insurance | −£1,373 | −£114 | −£26 |
| Net take-home | £24,931 | £2,078 | £479 |
£15.25 an hour — what does that mean annually?
£15.25 per hour × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £29,738 annual gross. After Income Tax (£3,434) and National Insurance (£1,373), your take-home pay is £24,931 per year — or £2,078 per month. Your effective tax rate is 16.16%.
This rate is typical for skilled entry-level roles. Typical roles: newly qualified HGV driver, IT helpdesk technician, junior hairdresser/beauty therapist, lab technician.
What £1/hr more would mean on £15.25
You keep 84% of your gross pay — equivalent to £18 per working day in Income Tax and National Insurance. Saving 20% of take-home (£416/month) fills a £20,000 ISA in 49 months.
£15.25/hour at different hours per week
| Hours/week | Gross/year | Take-home/year | Take-home/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hrs/week (part-time) | £12,688 | £12,655 | £1,055 |
| 20 hrs/week (part-time) | £15,860 | £14,939 | £1,245 |
| 25 hrs/week | £19,825 | £17,794 | £1,483 |
| 30 hrs/week | £23,790 | £20,648 | £1,721 |
| 37.5 hrs/week (standard full-time) | £29,738 | £24,931 | £2,078 |
Overtime at time-and-a-half (£23/hr): 5 extra hours/week adds £5,948 gross — but only £4,283 net after the extra tax on those hours.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home on £15.25 an hour in the UK?
On £15.25 per hour (£29,738/year), you take home £24,931 per year after Income Tax (£3,434) and National Insurance (£1,373). That is £2,078 per month and £479 per week landing in your bank account.
What annual salary is £15.25 an hour?
£15.25 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour week (1,950 hours/year), equals £29,738 gross per year. After tax, your take-home is £24,931 (£2,078/month).
How much will I see in my bank each month on £15.25 an hour?
On £15.25/hour, your monthly gross is roughly £2,478. After Income Tax (£286/mo) and National Insurance (£114/mo), you take home £2,078 per month.
Why is my hourly take-home less than I expected on £15.25?
On £15.25/hour (£29,738/year), you pay £3,434 Income Tax and £1,373 National Insurance — £4,807 total per year. Your effective combined rate is 16.16%, not the headline rate. Only income above the £12,570 personal allowance is taxed.
What is £15.25 an hour per week after tax?
£15.25 per hour (37.5-hour week) = £479 per week take-home after all deductions. Gross weekly pay is £572.
Is £15.25 an hour a good wage in the UK?
£15.25/hour is below the UK median hourly rate of £20 (2025). Your annual gross is £29,738 and take-home £24,931/year. Overtime, pay rises, or additional skills can help bridge the gap.