£21 an hour is how much a year?
£21 an hour is £40,950 a year on a 37.5-hour week, or £3,413 a month before tax.
- Per year
- £40,950
- Per month
- £3,412.50
- Per week
- £787.50
- Per day (7.5 hours)
- £157.50
£21 an hour after tax
| Item | Per year | Per month | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £40,950 | £3,412.50 | £787.50 |
| Income tax | −£5,676 | −£473.00 | −£109.15 |
| National Insurance | −£2,270 | −£189.20 | −£43.66 |
| Take-home pay | £33,004 | £2,750.30 | £634.68 |
That is about £16.92 an hour after tax. In Scotland take-home pay is £32,929 a year.
£21 an hour on other hours
| Hours a week | Per year | Per month | Take-home per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | £17,472 | £1,456 | £1,342 |
| 20 hours | £21,840 | £1,820 | £1,604 |
| 25 hours | £27,300 | £2,275 | £1,931 |
| 30 hours | £32,760 | £2,730 | £2,259 |
| 35 hours | £38,220 | £3,185 | £2,587 |
| 37.5 hours | £40,950 | £3,413 | £2,750 |
| 40 hours | £43,680 | £3,640 | £2,914 |
| 45 hours | £49,140 | £4,095 | £3,242 |
Key points at £21 an hour
- That is £8.29 an hour above the £12.71 National Living Wage, worth £16,165 a year full time.
- The yearly figure is £21 × 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 £41,000 after tax, with a Scotland comparison and student loan figures.
Check your own figures
The take-home pay calculator is set to £40,950, the full-time salary at £21 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 £21
| Hourly rate | Per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|
| £19.75 an hour | £38,513 | £31,249 |
| £20 an hour | £39,000 | £31,600 |
| £20.50 an hour | £39,975 | £32,302 |
| £21 | £40,950 | £33,004 |
| £21.50 an hour | £41,925 | £33,706 |
| £22 an hour | £42,900 | £34,408 |
| £22.50 an hour | £43,875 | £35,110 |
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
£21 an hour is how much a year?
£40,950 a year on a 37.5-hour week, or £43,680 a year on 40 hours. That is £3,413 a month before tax.
What is £21 an hour after tax?
About £33,004 a year, or £2,750 a month, after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27, working 37.5 hours a week in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Is £21 an hour above the minimum wage?
Yes. It is £8.29 an hour above the £12.71 National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over.