£22 an Hour, 15 Hours a Week After Tax
England · £17,160/year gross · 2025-26
Pay breakdown — £22/hr, 15h/week
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £17,160 | £1,430 | £330 |
| Income Tax | −£918 | −£77 | −£18 |
| National Insurance | −£367 | −£31 | −£7 |
| Net take-home | £15,875 | £1,323 | £305 |
| Effective tax rate | 7.5% | ||
Frequently asked questions
How much do I take home working 15 hours a week at £22 per hour?
Working 15 hours per week at £22/hour, your gross annual salary is £17,160. After Income Tax (£918) and National Insurance (£367), your take-home pay is £15,875/year — £1,323/month or £305/week.
What is £22 an hour 15 hours a week as an annual salary?
£22 per hour × 15 hours per week × 52 weeks = £17,160 gross annual salary. Working full-time (37.5h/week), the same rate would give £42,900/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 £17,160/year (15h/week at £22/hr), Income Tax is £918 and National Insurance is £367 — a combined effective tax rate of 7.5%. 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 £17,160/year (£1,323/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.