£15 an Hour, 25 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £19,500/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £15/hr, 25h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £19,500 | £1,625 | £375 |
| Income Tax | −£1,386 | −£116 | −£27 |
| National Insurance | −£554 | −£46 | −£11 |
| Net take-home | £17,560 | £1,463 | £338 |
| Effective tax rate | 10% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 25 hours a week at £15 per hour?
Working 25 hours per week at £15/hour, your gross annual salary is £19,500. After Income Tax (£1,386) and National Insurance (£554), your take-home pay is £17,560/year — £1,463/month or £338/week.
What is £15 an hour 25 hours a week as an annual salary?
£15 per hour × 25 hours per week × 52 weeks = £19,500 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 25 hours a week?
On £19,500/year (25h/week at £15/hr), Income Tax is £1,386 and National Insurance is £554 — a combined effective tax rate of 10%. The personal allowance of £12,570 means earnings below this threshold are tax-free.
Can I work 25 hours per week and claim benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on many factors including your household income, savings, and the specific benefit. At £19,500/year (£1,463/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.