£30,000 with 50 Hours Overtime in Wales | 2025-26
Wales Income Tax (same as England) · Time and a half · £23.08/hr overtime rate · Total gross: £31,154
Overtime tax breakdown — Wales 2025-26
| Item | Base salary | With overtime | OT impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | £30,000 | £31,154 | +£1,154 |
| Income Tax (Wales) | −£3,486 | −£3,717 | −£231 |
| National Insurance | −£1,394 | −£1,487 | −£93 |
| Net take-home | £25,120 | £25,950 | +£830 |
Wales vs Scotland: overtime take-home
In Wales, this overtime take-home is £11 more than in Scotland. Scotland's Higher Rate (42%) kicks in at £43,663 vs £50,270 in Wales.
£30,000 salary: how much does overtime pay in Wales after tax?
On a £30,000 salary in Wales, your base hourly rate is £15.38 (based on 37.5 hours/week, 1,950 hours/year). Overtime at time and a half is £23.08 per hour gross.
50 hours of overtime earns £1,154 gross. After income tax and National Insurance at your marginal rate of 28%, you keep £830 — effective overtime tax rate: 28.1%.
Your total take-home with overtime is £25,950 per year, compared to £25,120 on base salary alone — an extra £69 per month or £16 per week.
Wales taxes overtime as regular income — the same rates as England. National Insurance is the same across the UK. Only Scotland has different income tax rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much overtime pay do I keep in Wales on a £30,000 salary?
On a £30,000 salary in Wales, 50 hours of overtime at time and a half (£23.08/hr) earns £1,154 gross. After income tax and NI, you keep £830. Tax deducted from overtime: £324 (effective rate: 28.1%).
What is the hourly overtime rate in Wales on £30,000?
Your base hourly rate on £30,000 is £15.38 (based on 1,950 hours per year). Overtime at time and a half is £23.08 per hour gross. After tax at your marginal rate of 28%, each overtime hour nets you approximately £17.
How is overtime taxed in Wales?
Overtime pay in Wales is taxed as regular income — added to your annual salary and taxed at your marginal rate (28% income tax + NI for £30,000). Wales uses the same income tax rates as England: Basic (20%), Higher (40%), and Additional (45%). National Insurance is UK-wide. If overtime pushes you over £50,270, only the portion above the threshold is taxed at the higher rate.
What is my total take-home in Wales with 50 hours overtime on £30,000?
Your base salary take-home in Wales is £25,120 per year. With 50 hours overtime, total gross is £31,154 and total take-home is £25,950 — an extra £830 per year (£69/month or £16/week).
Is overtime taxed differently in Wales vs Scotland?
In Wales, this overtime leaves you with £11 more than in Scotland.
How many overtime hours do I need for an extra £1,000 take-home in Wales on £30,000?
On £30,000 in Wales, each overtime hour nets you approximately £17 after tax. To take home an extra £1,000 net, you would need around 61 hours of overtime (at time and a half).