£12.71 an hour salary breakdown for 2026/27
£12.71 an hour is £24,784.50 a year at 37.5 hours a week (37.5 × 52). After tax in 2026/27 the take-home pay is £21,364.44 a year, which is £1,780.37 a month. Tax code 1257L, no pension and no student loan.
Annual, monthly and weekly breakdown
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £24,784.50 | £2,065.38 | £476.63 |
| Income tax | £2,442.90 | £203.58 | £46.98 |
| National Insurance | £977.16 | £81.43 | £18.79 |
| Take-home pay | £21,364.44 | £1,780.37 | £410.85 |
In Scotland the same hours are £21,404.11 take-home a year. Scottish income tax calculator. Hourly wage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is £12.71 an hour a year after tax in 2026/27?
£12.71 an hour for 37.5 hours a week is £24,784.50 a year before tax. After income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27 that is £21,364.44 take-home in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is £12.71 an hour a month after tax?
The monthly take-home pay is £1,780.37. The weekly take-home pay is £410.85. Both are the annual figure split by 12 and 52.
Is £12.71 an hour good in the UK?
£12.71 an hour is just above the National Living Wage of £12.71. It meets the legal minimum for workers aged 21 and over, and it is still a low full-time wage. At 37.5 hours a week it is £24,784.50 a year and £21,364.44 take-home in 2026/27. Whether that feels good depends on your hours, household and where you live.