NMW (Age 18-20) — 37.5 hours per week After Tax 2025-26
Age 18-20 NMW · £10.00/hr · Gross: £19,500/year
NMW (Age 18-20) — 37.5 hours per week — full tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £19,500 | £1,625 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 |
| Income Tax | −£1,386 | −£116 |
| National Insurance (8%) | −£554 | −£46 |
| Net take-home | £17,560 | £1,463 |
Minimum wage take-home pay — 37.5 hours a week
Working 37.5 hours per week at the Age 18-20 NMW of £10.00/hr, your weekly gross is £375 and your annual gross is £19,500 (based on 52 weeks). After Income Tax of £1,386 and National Insurance of £554, your take-home pay is £17,560/year, which is £1,463/month or £338/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 37.5 hours a week?
Working 37.5 hours/week at £10.00/hr (NMW (Age 18-20) — 37.5 hours per week), your annual gross is £19,500. After Income Tax (£1,386) and National Insurance (£554), you take home £17,560/year — £1,463/month or £338/week.
Do I pay Income Tax on minimum wage at 37.5 hours a week?
Yes. At 37.5 hours/week, your annual gross is £19,500, above the £12,570 Personal Allowance. Income Tax of £1,386/year is deducted at 20% on earnings above £12,570.
What is the weekly gross pay for 37.5 hours at £10.00?
Working 37.5 hours/week at £10.00/hr gives a weekly gross of £375 and an annual gross of £19,500 (52 weeks). Your weekly take-home after tax is approximately £338.
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 37.5 hours a week?
The effective tax rate (Income Tax + NI as % of gross) on £19,500 annual gross is 9.95%. Income Tax is £1,386 and National Insurance is £554. Total deductions: £1,940/year.
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