Cardiff Hourly Pay After Tax 2025-26
All rates from £10 to £50/hr · Income Tax + NI deducted · Wales · 2025-26
Under £20/hour in Cardiff
| Rate | Annual gross | Take-home/year | Take-home/month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10/hr | £19,500 | £17,560 | £1,463 | 9.95% |
| £11/hr | £21,450 | £18,964 | £1,580 | 11.59% |
| £12/hr | £23,400 | £20,368 | £1,697 | 12.96% |
| £12.21/hr | £23,810 | £20,663 | £1,722 | 13.22% |
| £13/hr | £25,350 | £21,772 | £1,814 | 14.11% |
| £14/hr | £27,300 | £23,176 | £1,931 | 15.11% |
| £15/hr | £29,250 | £24,580 | £2,048 | 15.97% |
| £16/hr | £31,200 | £25,984 | £2,165 | 16.72% |
| £17/hr | £33,150 | £27,388 | £2,282 | 17.38% |
| £18/hr | £35,100 | £28,792 | £2,399 | 17.97% |
| £19/hr | £37,050 | £30,196 | £2,516 | 18.5% |
£20–£30/hour in Cardiff
| Rate | Annual gross | Take-home/year | Take-home/month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £20/hr | £39,000 | £31,600 | £2,633 | 18.97% |
| £21/hr | £40,950 | £33,004 | £2,750 | 19.4% |
| £22/hr | £42,900 | £34,408 | £2,867 | 19.79% |
| £23/hr | £44,850 | £35,812 | £2,984 | 20.15% |
| £24/hr | £46,800 | £37,216 | £3,101 | 20.48% |
| £25/hr | £48,750 | £38,620 | £3,218 | 20.78% |
| £27/hr | £52,650 | £41,094 | £3,425 | 21.95% |
£30/hour and above in Cardiff
| Rate | Annual gross | Take-home/year | Take-home/month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £30/hr | £58,500 | £44,487 | £3,707 | 23.95% |
| £32/hr | £62,400 | £46,749 | £3,896 | 25.08% |
| £35/hr | £68,250 | £50,142 | £4,179 | 26.53% |
| £40/hr | £78,000 | £55,797 | £4,650 | 28.47% |
| £45/hr | £87,750 | £61,452 | £5,121 | 29.97% |
| £50/hr | £97,500 | £67,107 | £5,592 | 31.17% |
Average salary in Cardiff: £29,500 (around £15.13/hr) — see Cardiff salary after tax
Hourly rate after tax in Cardiff
This page shows take-home pay for all common hourly rates in Cardiff, from £10/hour up to £50/hour. All calculations assume a standard 37.5-hour working week over 52 weeks (1,950 hours per year) and use Wales income tax rates for the 2025-26 tax year.
The average full-time salary in Cardiff is approximately £29,500 per year, which equates to roughly £15.13/hour. The UK National Living Wage from April 2025 is £12.21/hour for workers aged 21 and over.
Select any hourly rate above to see a full breakdown including Income Tax and National Insurance, plus monthly and weekly take-home pay and your effective tax rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is £15 an hour after tax in Cardiff?
£15 an hour in Cardiff (£29,250/year) gives you £24,580 take-home per year (£2,048/month) after Wales income tax and National Insurance.
Does Cardiff have different tax rates?
Cardiff is in Wales, which currently uses the same income tax rates as England. National Insurance is the same across the UK.
How do I convert hourly rate to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1,950 (37.5 hours per week x 52 weeks). For example, £20/hour = £39,000 per year gross. All figures on this page use this standard full-time calculation.
What is the National Living Wage in 2025?
The UK National Living Wage from April 2025 is £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. In Cardiff, this equates to approximately £23,810 gross per year.
What is a good hourly rate in Cardiff?
The average full-time salary in Cardiff is approximately £29,500/year, which works out to around £15.13/hour. An hourly rate above this puts you above the local median.