NMW (Age 18-20) — 30 hours per week After Tax 2025-26
Age 18-20 NMW · £10.00/hr · Gross: £15,600/year
NMW (Age 18-20) — 30 hours per week — full tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £15,600 | £1,300 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 |
| Income Tax | −£606 | −£51 |
| National Insurance (8%) | −£242 | −£20 |
| Net take-home | £14,752 | £1,229 |
Minimum wage take-home pay — 30 hours a week
Working 30 hours per week at the Age 18-20 NMW of £10.00/hr, your weekly gross is £300 and your annual gross is £15,600 (based on 52 weeks). After Income Tax of £606 and National Insurance of £242, your take-home pay is £14,752/year, which is £1,229/month or £284/week net.
These figures use the standard tax code 1257L, no pension contributions, and no student loan deductions. Use the calculator above to adjust for your specific circumstances — including pension contributions that reduce your taxable income and National Insurance liability.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home on minimum wage working 30 hours a week?
Working 30 hours/week at £10.00/hr (NMW (Age 18-20) — 30 hours per week), your annual gross is £15,600. After Income Tax (£606) and National Insurance (£242), you take home £14,752/year — £1,229/month or £284/week.
Do I pay Income Tax on minimum wage at 30 hours a week?
Yes. At 30 hours/week, your annual gross is £15,600, above the £12,570 Personal Allowance. Income Tax of £606/year is deducted at 20% on earnings above £12,570.
What is the weekly gross pay for 30 hours at £10.00?
Working 30 hours/week at £10.00/hr gives a weekly gross of £300 and an annual gross of £15,600 (52 weeks). Your weekly take-home after tax is approximately £284.
What is the NMW / NLW rate for Age 18-20 NMW in 2025-26?
Workers aged 18 to 20 are entitled to the National Minimum Wage of £10.00/hr from April 2025. The higher National Living Wage (£12.21/hr) applies from age 21.
What is the effective tax rate on minimum wage at 30 hours a week?
The effective tax rate (Income Tax + NI as % of gross) on £15,600 annual gross is 5.44%. Income Tax is £606 and National Insurance is £242. Total deductions: £848/year.
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