£17 an Hour, 20 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £17,680/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £17/hr, 20h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £17,680 | £1,473 | £340 |
| Income Tax | −£1,022 | −£85 | −£20 |
| National Insurance | −£409 | −£34 | −£8 |
| Net take-home | £16,249 | £1,354 | £312 |
| Effective tax rate | 8.1% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 20 hours a week at £17 per hour?
Working 20 hours per week at £17/hour, your gross annual salary is £17,680. After Income Tax (£1,022) and National Insurance (£409), your take-home pay is £16,249/year — £1,354/month or £312/week.
What is £17 an hour 20 hours a week as an annual salary?
£17 per hour × 20 hours per week × 52 weeks = £17,680 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 20 hours a week?
On £17,680/year (20h/week at £17/hr), Income Tax is £1,022 and National Insurance is £409 — a combined effective tax rate of 8.1%. 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 £17,680/year (£1,354/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.