Hourly Rate After Tax in Wales 2026-27
Wales uses the same income tax rates as England. Based on 37.5 hours/week (1,950 hours/year). Select your hourly rate to see take-home pay.
Up to £25/hour
£25/hour and above
Hourly rates in Wales, income tax
The Welsh Rate of Income Tax (WRIT) matches English rates for 2026-27, Basic Rate 20%, Higher Rate 40%, Additional Rate 45%. National Insurance is also UK-wide. Workers in Wales pay the same total deductions as workers in England.
The UK National Minimum Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.71/hour from April 2025. The median hourly rate in Wales is approximately £16.20 (ONS 2024), below the UK median of £18.20. Key employment sectors in Wales include public services, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. Cardiff-based roles in tech, financial services, and professional services typically command higher hourly rates, often above £20/hour. At the Welsh median, annual take-home is around £24,600 after income tax and NI.
See England hourly rates after tax · See Scotland hourly rates after tax