£18 an Hour, 15 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £14,040/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £18/hr, 15h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £14,040 | £1,170 | £270 |
| Income Tax | −£294 | −£25 | −£6 |
| National Insurance | −£118 | −£10 | −£2 |
| Net take-home | £13,628 | £1,136 | £262 |
| Effective tax rate | 2.9% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 15 hours a week at £18 per hour?
Working 15 hours per week at £18/hour, your gross annual salary is £14,040. After Income Tax (£294) and National Insurance (£118), your take-home pay is £13,628/year — £1,136/month or £262/week.
What is £18 an hour 15 hours a week as an annual salary?
£18 per hour × 15 hours per week × 52 weeks = £14,040 gross annual salary. Working full-time (37.5h/week), the same rate would give £35,100/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 £14,040/year (15h/week at £18/hr), Income Tax is £294 and National Insurance is £118 — a combined effective tax rate of 2.9%. 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 £14,040/year (£1,136/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.