£12.00 an hour is how much a year? (UK 2026/27)
£12.00/hour by weekly hours
| Hours/week | Yearly gross | After tax | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | £21,840 | £19,244 | £1,604 |
| 37.5 | £23,400 | £20,368 | £1,697 |
| 40 | £24,960 | £21,491 | £1,791 |
| 45 | £28,080 | £23,737 | £1,978 |
£12.00/hour by pay period (37.5-hour week)
| Period | Gross | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Week | £450.00 | £391.68 |
| Month | £1,950 | £1,697 |
| Year | £23,400 | £20,368 |
Set your own hours and paid weeks in the hourly wage calculator, or see the full breakdown for £23,000 after tax.
Overtime and extra hours at £12.00
| Rate | Per hour | Per extra weekly hour, per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1×) | £12.00 | £624 |
| Time and a half (1.5×) | £18.00 | £936 |
| Double time (2×) | £24.00 | £1,248 |
Extra hours are taxed at your marginal rate, not your average rate, so the take-home from overtime is lower than your usual hourly net, but overtime never pushes the tax on your existing pay higher.
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Frequently asked questions
What is £12.00 an hour after tax?
About £10.44 per hour after deductions at 37.5 hours a week, your gross rate of £12.00 minus the average deduction rate at this income.
Is £12.00 an hour above minimum wage?
The National Living Wage (21 and over) is £12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026, so £12.00 is below it. For 18 to 20 year olds the minimum is £10.85, for 16 and 17 year olds and apprentices £8.00.
What assumptions do the after-tax figures use?
Tax year 2026/27, England/Wales/NI, tax code 1257L, no student loan or pension. See the UK methodology.
Last updated 2026-11-04.