£21 an hour salary breakdown for 2026/27
£21 an hour is £40,950 a year at 37.5 hours a week (37.5 × 52). After tax in 2026/27 the take-home pay is £33,003.60 a year, which is £2,750.30 a month. Tax code 1257L, no pension and no student loan.
Annual, monthly and weekly breakdown
| Annual | Monthly | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £40,950.00 | £3,412.50 | £787.50 |
| Income tax | £5,676.00 | £473.00 | £109.15 |
| National Insurance | £2,270.40 | £189.20 | £43.66 |
| Take-home pay | £33,003.60 | £2,750.30 | £634.68 |
In Scotland the same hours are £32,929.03 take-home a year. Scottish income tax calculator. Hourly wage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is £21 an hour a year after tax in 2026/27?
£21 an hour for 37.5 hours a week is £40,950 a year before tax. After income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27 that is £33,003.60 take-home in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is £21 an hour a month after tax?
The monthly take-home pay is £2,750.30. The weekly take-home pay is £634.68. Both are the annual figure split by 12 and 52.
Is £21 an hour good in the UK?
£21 an hour is comfortably above the National Living Wage of £12.71 and sits around a typical full-time UK salary before housing and family costs. At 37.5 hours a week it is £40,950 a year and £33,003.60 take-home in 2026/27. Whether that feels good depends on your hours, household and where you live.