£12.71 an hour is how much a year?
£12.71 an hour is £24,785 a year on a 37.5-hour week, or £2,065 a month before tax.
- Per year
- £24,785
- Per month
- £2,065.38
- Per week
- £476.63
- Per day (7.5 hours)
- £95.33
£12.71 an hour after tax
| Item | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £24,785 | £2,065.38 | £476.63 |
| Income tax | −£2,443 | −£203.58 | −£46.98 |
| National Insurance | −£977 | −£81.43 | −£18.79 |
| Take-home pay | £21,364 | £1,780.37 | £410.85 |
That is about £10.96 an hour after tax. In Scotland take-home pay is £21,404 a year.
£12.71 an hour on other hours
| Hours a week | Per year | Per month | Take-home per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | £10,575 | £881 | £881 |
| 20 hours | £13,218 | £1,102 | £1,086 |
| 25 hours | £16,523 | £1,377 | £1,285 |
| 30 hours | £19,828 | £1,652 | £1,483 |
| 35 hours | £23,132 | £1,928 | £1,681 |
| 37.5 hours | £24,785 | £2,065 | £1,780 |
| 40 hours | £26,437 | £2,203 | £1,880 |
| 45 hours | £29,741 | £2,478 | £2,078 |
Key points at £12.71 an hour
- £12.71 is the National Living Wage (21 and over) from 1 April 2026.
- The yearly figure is £12.71 × 37.5 hours × 52 weeks. Most full-time jobs include 28 days of paid holiday, so you are paid for all 52 weeks.
- The nearest whole salary is £25,000 after tax, with a Scotland comparison and student loan figures.
Check your own figures
The take-home pay calculator is set to £24,785, the full-time salary at £12.71 an hour. Add a pension or change the region.
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How we worked this out
2026/27 rates, last checked 29 October 2026. Tax code 1257L, NI category A, no student loan.
Hourly rates near £12.71
| Hourly rate | Per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|
| £12 an hour | £23,400 | £20,368 |
| £12.25 an hour | £23,888 | £20,719 |
| £12.50 an hour | £24,375 | £21,070 |
| £12.71 | £24,785 | £21,364 |
| £12.75 an hour | £24,863 | £21,421 |
| £13 an hour | £25,350 | £21,772 |
| £13.25 an hour | £25,838 | £22,123 |
Assumptions
Paid for 52 weeks a year, tax code 1257L, National Insurance category A, no pension, student loan or overtime. Take-home figures use the 2026/27 rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland unless stated.
Frequently asked questions
£12.71 an hour is how much a year?
£24,785 a year on a 37.5-hour week, or £26,437 a year on 40 hours. That is £2,065 a month before tax.
What is £12.71 an hour after tax?
About £21,364 a year, or £1,780 a month, after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27, working 37.5 hours a week in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Is £12.71 an hour above the minimum wage?
Yes. £12.71 is the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over from 1 April 2026.