2026/27 tax year · hourly pay
£11 an Hour is How Much a Year After Tax?
At 37.5 hours a week, £11 an hour is £21,450 a year before tax — about £18,964 take-home after income tax and National Insurance.
£11 an hour — annual, monthly and weekly
| Hours per week | Gross annual | Annual take-home | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | £9,152 | £9,152 | £763 |
| 20 hours | £11,440 | £11,440 | £953 |
| 25 hours | £14,300 | £13,816 | £1,151 |
| 30 hours | £17,160 | £15,875 | £1,323 |
| 37.5 hours | £21,450 | £18,964 | £1,580 |
| 40 hours | £22,880 | £19,993 | £1,666 |
These figures assume 52 paid weeks, a 1257L tax code and no pension or student loan.
Full tax breakdown at 37.5 hours
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay (11 × 37.5 × 52) | £21,450 | £1,788 |
| Income Tax | −£1,776 | −£148 |
| National Insurance | −£710 | −£59 |
| Take-home | £18,964 | £1,580 |
Scotland and 40-hour comparison
| Scenario | Gross annual | Annual take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 hours, England | £21,450 | £18,964 | £1,580 |
| 37.5 hours, Scotland | £21,450 | £19,003 | £1,584 |
| 40 hours, England | £22,880 | £19,993 | £1,666 |
What to check next
- Pension: 5% of £21,450 is £1,073 a year — a net-pay pension reduces taxable pay and changes take-home.
- Student loan: Plan 2 repayments start above £29,385; on £21,450 that is £0 a year if you are on Plan 2.
- Minimum wage: compare your rate with the 2026/27 National Living Wage in the minimum wage calculator.
- Exact hours: use the hourly to salary calculator for different hours and weeks.
Frequently asked questions
£11 an hour is how much a year?
At 37.5 hours a week and 52 weeks a year, £11 an hour is £21,450 a year gross. At 40 hours a week it is £22,880.
£11 an hour after tax — what is the take-home?
On a standard 1257L code with no pension or student loan, £21,450 gross leaves about £18,964 a year (£1,580 a month) at 37.5 hours a week.
£11 an hour at 40 hours a week after tax?
At 40 hours a week the gross salary is £22,880, leaving about £19,993 a year (£1,666 a month) after income tax and National Insurance.
Is £11 an hour above the minimum wage?
£11.00 is below the 2026/27 National Living Wage of £12.71 for workers aged 21 and over. Check your age band in the minimum wage calculator.