£18 an Hour, 16 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £14,976/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £18/hr, 16h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £14,976 | £1,248 | £288 |
| Income Tax | −£481 | −£40 | −£9 |
| National Insurance | −£192 | −£16 | −£4 |
| Net take-home | £14,303 | £1,192 | £275 |
| Effective tax rate | 4.5% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 16 hours a week at £18 per hour?
Working 16 hours per week at £18/hour, your gross annual salary is £14,976. After Income Tax (£481) and National Insurance (£192), your take-home pay is £14,303/year — £1,192/month or £275/week.
What is £18 an hour 16 hours a week as an annual salary?
£18 per hour × 16 hours per week × 52 weeks = £14,976 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 16 hours a week?
On £14,976/year (16h/week at £18/hr), Income Tax is £481 and National Insurance is £192 — a combined effective tax rate of 4.5%. The personal allowance of £12,570 means earnings below this threshold are tax-free.
Can I work 16 hours per week and claim benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on many factors including your household income, savings, and the specific benefit. At £14,976/year (£1,192/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.