£16 Per Hour Salary Breakdown
Annual Salary at £16 per hour
Based on a standard 37.5 hour working week, earning £16 per hour results in a gross annual salary of approximately £31,200.
Calculation: £16 × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks = £31,200.
Tax on £16 per hour
At £31,200 per year, you earn well above the tax-free Personal Allowance (£12,570). You will pay 20% Income Tax on the taxable portion (approx. £18,630), which equals roughly £3,726 in annual tax.
Is £16/hr a good wage?
£16 per hour is a respectable wage that equates to over £30k a year. This salary level is common for experienced administrative roles, skilled tradespeople, and junior management positions across the UK.