£17 an Hour, 15 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £13,260/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £17/hr, 15h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £13,260 | £1,105 | £255 |
| Income Tax | −£138 | −£12 | −£3 |
| National Insurance | −£55 | −£5 | −£1 |
| Net take-home | £13,067 | £1,089 | £251 |
| Effective tax rate | 1.5% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 15 hours a week at £17 per hour?
Working 15 hours per week at £17/hour, your gross annual salary is £13,260. After Income Tax (£138) and National Insurance (£55), your take-home pay is £13,067/year — £1,089/month or £251/week.
What is £17 an hour 15 hours a week as an annual salary?
£17 per hour × 15 hours per week × 52 weeks = £13,260 gross annual salary. Working full-time (37.5h/week), the same rate would give £33,150/year. Part-time earnings may reduce your Income Tax and National Insurance proportionally.
How much tax do I pay working 15 hours a week?
On £13,260/year (15h/week at £17/hr), Income Tax is £138 and National Insurance is £55 — a combined effective tax rate of 1.5%. The personal allowance of £12,570 means earnings below this threshold are tax-free.
Can I work 15 hours per week and claim benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on many factors including your household income, savings, and the specific benefit. At £13,260/year (£1,089/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.