£11 an Hour, 28 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £16,016/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £11/hr, 28h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £16,016 | £1,335 | £308 |
| Income Tax | −£689 | −£57 | −£13 |
| National Insurance | −£276 | −£23 | −£5 |
| Net take-home | £15,051 | £1,254 | £289 |
| Effective tax rate | 6% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 28 hours a week at £11 per hour?
Working 28 hours per week at £11/hour, your gross annual salary is £16,016. After Income Tax (£689) and National Insurance (£276), your take-home pay is £15,051/year — £1,254/month or £289/week.
What is £11 an hour 28 hours a week as an annual salary?
£11 per hour × 28 hours per week × 52 weeks = £16,016 gross annual salary. Working full-time (37.5h/week), the same rate would give £21,450/year. Part-time earnings may reduce your Income Tax and National Insurance proportionally.
How much tax do I pay working 28 hours a week?
On £16,016/year (28h/week at £11/hr), Income Tax is £689 and National Insurance is £276 — a combined effective tax rate of 6%. The personal allowance of £12,570 means earnings below this threshold are tax-free.
Can I work 28 hours per week and claim benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on many factors including your household income, savings, and the specific benefit. At £16,016/year (£1,254/month net), you may be entitled to Universal Credit if household income and savings are below thresholds. Universal Credit tapers at 55p per £1 of net earnings above the standard allowance. Use our Universal Credit calculator for a personalised estimate.