£15 an Hour, 28 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £21,840/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £15/hr, 28h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £21,840 | £1,820 | £420 |
| Income Tax | −£1,854 | −£155 | −£36 |
| National Insurance | −£742 | −£62 | −£14 |
| Net take-home | £19,244 | £1,604 | £370 |
| Effective tax rate | 11.9% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 28 hours a week at £15 per hour?
Working 28 hours per week at £15/hour, your gross annual salary is £21,840. After Income Tax (£1,854) and National Insurance (£742), your take-home pay is £19,244/year — £1,604/month or £370/week.
What is £15 an hour 28 hours a week as an annual salary?
£15 per hour × 28 hours per week × 52 weeks = £21,840 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 28 hours a week?
On £21,840/year (28h/week at £15/hr), Income Tax is £1,854 and National Insurance is £742 — a combined effective tax rate of 11.9%. 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 £21,840/year (£1,604/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.