£12 an hour is how much a year?
£12 an hour is £23,400 a year for a 37.5-hour week (£1,950.00 a month, £450.00 a week). After tax and National Insurance that is about £1,697.30 a month.
- A year
- £23,400.00
- A month
- £1,950.00
- A week
- £450.00
- An hour
- £12.00
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| Year | £23,400.00 |
| Month | £1,950.00 |
| Every 4 weeks | £1,800.00 |
| Every 2 weeks | £900.00 |
| Week | £450.00 |
| Day (5-day week) | £90.00 |
| Hour | £12.00 |
£12 an hour by hours worked
| Hours a week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | £192.00 | £832.00 | £9,984 | £832.00 |
| 20 | £240.00 | £1,040.00 | £12,480 | £1,040.00 |
| 25 | £300.00 | £1,300.00 | £15,600 | £1,229.30 |
| 30 | £360.00 | £1,560.00 | £18,720 | £1,416.50 |
| 35 | £420.00 | £1,820.00 | £21,840 | £1,603.70 |
| 37.5 | £450.00 | £1,950.00 | £23,400 | £1,697.30 |
| 40 | £480.00 | £2,080.00 | £24,960 | £1,790.90 |
| 45 | £540.00 | £2,340.00 | £28,080 | £1,978.10 |
£12 an hour is below the National Living Wage of £12.71, the legal minimum for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026. Lower minimum rates apply to under-21s and apprentices.
£12 an hour after tax
A full-time salary of £23,400 means £2,166.00 Income Tax and £866.40 National Insurance in 2026/27, leaving £20,367.60 a year. See the full breakdown for a £23,000 salary.
Overtime at £12 an hour
If your employer pays time and a half (not a legal requirement in the UK, so check your contract), each overtime hour is worth £18.00, and double time is £24.00.
Other hourly rates
- £11 an hour£21,450 a year
- £11.50 an hour£22,425 a year
- £12.50 an hour£24,375 a year
- £12.71 an hour£24,785 a year
- £13 an hour£25,350 a year
- £13.50 an hour£26,325 a year
Frequently asked questions
How much is £12 an hour a month?
£1,950.00 a month before tax on 37.5 hours a week, or about £1,697.30 after tax and NI.
How much is £12 an hour after tax?
On 37.5 hours a week you take home about £20,367.60 a year (£391.68 a week) in 2026/27, after £2,166.00 Income Tax and £866.40 National Insurance.
How much is £12 an hour for 40 hours a week?
£480.00 a week, or £24,960 a year.
Is £12 an hour above minimum wage?
£12 an hour is below the National Living Wage of £12.71, the legal minimum for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026. Lower minimum rates apply to under-21s and apprentices.