Minimum wage in the United Kingdom 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
£21,364 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in the United Kingdom in 2026: £12.71 an hour
The minimum wage in the United Kingdom is £12.71 an hour since April 2026. For a full-time job of 37.5 hours a week that is about £2,065 gross a month. After income tax and social security about £1,780 a month is left (£21,364 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | £2,065.38 |
| Net a month | £1,780.37 |
| Net a year | £21,364 |
| Net per paid hour | £10.96 |
| Net per hour worked | £12.28 |
Source: GOV.UK: National Living Wage £12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (aged 21 and over).
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in the United Kingdom in 2026?
£12.71 an hour: about £2,065 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About £1,780 net a month for a single person without children (£21,364 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About £10.96 net per paid hour, and £12.28 for each hour actually worked.
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