£15 an Hour, 20 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £15,600/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £15/hr, 20h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £15,600 | £1,300 | £300 |
| Income Tax | −£606 | −£51 | −£12 |
| National Insurance | −£242 | −£20 | −£5 |
| Net take-home | £14,752 | £1,229 | £284 |
| Effective tax rate | 5.4% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 20 hours a week at £15 per hour?
Working 20 hours per week at £15/hour, your gross annual salary is £15,600. After Income Tax (£606) and National Insurance (£242), your take-home pay is £14,752/year — £1,229/month or £284/week.
What is £15 an hour 20 hours a week as an annual salary?
£15 per hour × 20 hours per week × 52 weeks = £15,600 gross annual salary. Working full-time (37.5h/week), the same rate would give £29,250/year. Part-time earnings may reduce your Income Tax and National Insurance proportionally.
How much tax do I pay working 20 hours a week?
On £15,600/year (20h/week at £15/hr), Income Tax is £606 and National Insurance is £242 — a combined effective tax rate of 5.4%. The personal allowance of £12,570 means earnings below this threshold are tax-free.
Can I work 20 hours per week and claim benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on many factors including your household income, savings, and the specific benefit. At £15,600/year (£1,229/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.