£21.50 an hour is how much a year? (UK 2026/27)
£21.50/hour by weekly hours
| Hours/week | Yearly gross | After tax | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | £39,130 | £31,693 | £2,641 |
| 37.5 | £41,925 | £33,706 | £2,809 |
| 40 | £44,720 | £35,718 | £2,977 |
| 45 | £50,310 | £39,737 | £3,311 |
£21.50/hour by pay period (37.5-hour week)
| Period | Gross | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Week | £806.25 | £648.18 |
| Month | £3,494 | £2,809 |
| Year | £41,925 | £33,706 |
Set your own hours and paid weeks in the hourly wage calculator, or see the full breakdown for £42,000 after tax.
Overtime and extra hours at £21.50
| Rate | Per hour | Per extra weekly hour, per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1×) | £21.50 | £1,118 |
| Time and a half (1.5×) | £32.25 | £1,677 |
| Double time (2×) | £43.00 | £2,236 |
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 £21.50 an hour after tax?
About £17.28 per hour after deductions at 37.5 hours a week, your gross rate of £21.50 minus the average deduction rate at this income.
Is £21.50 an hour above minimum wage?
The National Living Wage (21 and over) is £12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026, so £21.50 is at or above 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.