£12.21 an hour salary breakdown for 2026/27
£12.21 an hour is £23,809.50 a year at 37.5 hours a week (37.5 × 52). After tax in 2026/27 the take-home pay is £20,662.44 a year, which is £1,721.87 a month. Tax code 1257L, no pension and no student loan.
Annual, monthly and weekly breakdown
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £23,809.50 | £1,984.13 | £457.88 |
| Income tax | £2,247.90 | £187.33 | £43.23 |
| National Insurance | £899.16 | £74.93 | £17.29 |
| Take-home pay | £20,662.44 | £1,721.87 | £397.35 |
In Scotland the same hours are £20,702.11 take-home a year. Scottish income tax calculator. Hourly wage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is £12.21 an hour a year after tax in 2026/27?
£12.21 an hour for 37.5 hours a week is £23,809.50 a year before tax. After income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27 that is £20,662.44 take-home in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is £12.21 an hour a month after tax?
The monthly take-home pay is £1,721.87. The weekly take-home pay is £397.35. Both are the annual figure split by 12 and 52.
Is £12.21 an hour good in the UK?
£12.21 an hour is below the National Living Wage of £12.71 for workers aged 21 and over from 1 April 2026. It is not a lawful adult rate unless a lower age band or the apprentice rate applies. At 37.5 hours a week it is £23,809.50 a year and £20,662.44 take-home in 2026/27. Whether that feels good depends on your hours, household and where you live.