What is the minimum wage salary for your hours? This calculator shows the legal minimum pay per week, month and year for any age group and working pattern. At the National Living Wage of £12.71 an hour, a full-time job of 37.5 hours a week pays £24,784.50 a year before tax.
Minimum wage pay (before tax)
- Hourly
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- Daily (5 days)
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- Weekly
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- Monthly
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- Yearly
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See what you keep after tax with the monthly take-home pay calculator.
Pick your age group, enter your weekly hours and choose whether you want the current rates or the next confirmed rates. The results show gross pay, before Income Tax and National Insurance.
How the minimum wage salary is worked out
The calculator uses the same steps as a payroll team. Multiply the hourly minimum for your age by your weekly hours to get weekly pay. Multiply that by the number of paid weeks to get yearly pay, then divide by 12 for a month.
It uses 52 paid weeks by default, because most workers get 5.6 weeks of paid holiday and are paid for those weeks too. If you only get paid for the weeks you work, lower the paid weeks in the calculator.
Daily pay assumes a five-day week. If you work fewer, longer days, your weekly and yearly pay stay the same; only the daily figure changes.
Minimum wage salary for 40 hours a week
Many full-time jobs are 40 hours a week. Here is the minimum wage salary at 40 hours a week for each age group, with 52 paid weeks:
| Age group | Per hour | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 and over | £12.71 | £508.40 | £2,203.07 | £26,436.80 |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 | £434.00 | £1,880.67 | £22,568.00 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 | £320.00 | £1,386.67 | £16,640.00 |
| Apprentice | £8.00 | £320.00 | £1,386.67 | £16,640.00 |
Full time minimum wage salary at 37.5 hours
A 37.5-hour week (7.5 hours a day, five days a week) is the other common full-time pattern. The full time minimum wage salary on these hours is:
| Age group | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 and over | £476.63 | £2,065.38 | £24,784.50 |
| 18 to 20 | £406.88 | £1,763.12 | £21,157.50 |
| Under 18 | £300.00 | £1,300.00 | £15,600.00 |
| Apprentice | £300.00 | £1,300.00 | £15,600.00 |
Minimum wage yearly pay for part-time hours
If you work part time, multiply the hourly rate by your weekly hours and then by 52. This table shows the minimum wage yearly pay for workers aged 21 and over:
| Hours a week | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | £127.10 | £550.77 | £6,609.20 |
| 16 hours | £203.36 | £881.23 | £10,574.72 |
| 20 hours | £254.20 | £1,101.53 | £13,218.40 |
| 25 hours | £317.75 | £1,376.92 | £16,523.00 |
| 30 hours | £381.30 | £1,652.30 | £19,827.60 |
| 35 hours | £444.85 | £1,927.68 | £23,132.20 |
For any other hours, use the calculator above or the hourly wage calculator, which also works out your hourly rate from a salary.
Minimum wage salary from April 2027
The government has confirmed the rates that start on 1 April 2027. Choose “From 1 April 2027” in the calculator to see the new figures. A full-time worker aged 21 or over on 37.5 hours will earn £25,759.50 a year, which is £975.00 more than now.
| Age group | Now (per hour) | From April 2027 | Yearly from April 2027 (37.5 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 and over | £12.71 | £13.21 | £25,759.50 |
| 18 to 20 | £10.85 | £11.27 | £21,976.50 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 | £8.31 | £16,204.50 |
| Apprentice | £8.00 | £8.31 | £16,204.50 |
Minimum wage annual salary after tax
Your take-home pay is lower than the gross figures above because of Income Tax and National Insurance, and usually a workplace pension. For a worker aged 21 or over in England with no pension:
| Hours a week | Gross a year | Take-home a month | Take-home with 5% pension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | £13,218.40 | £1,086.40 | £1,042.34 |
| 30 hours | £19,827.60 | £1,482.96 | £1,416.86 |
| 37.5 hours | £24,784.50 | £1,780.37 | £1,697.76 |
| 40 hours | £26,436.80 | £1,879.51 | £1,791.39 |
To work out your own figure, put your yearly minimum wage annual salary into the monthly take-home pay calculator.
What counts towards the minimum wage
Your employer must pay at least the minimum wage on average for the time you work in each pay period. A few rules decide what counts:
- Counts: basic pay, bonuses and commission paid in that period, and pay for time spent training or travelling between jobs during the working day.
- Does not count: tips and service charges, overtime premiums above your basic rate, and expenses such as travel or tools.
- Accommodation: if your employer provides housing, they can count up to £11.10 a day towards your minimum wage. This is called the accommodation offset.
- Deductions for things like uniforms or tools must not take your pay below the minimum wage.
Minimum wage salary compared with the real Living Wage
Some employers choose to pay the real Living Wage, a voluntary rate set by the Living Wage Foundation based on living costs. It is higher than the legal minimum, and accredited employers must pay the new rates by 1 May 2027:
| Rate | Per hour | Per month (37.5 hours) | Per year (37.5 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal minimum (21 and over) | £12.71 | £2,065.38 | £24,784.50 |
| Real Living Wage (UK) | £14.10 | £2,291.25 | £27,495.00 |
| Real Living Wage (London) | £15.45 | £2,510.62 | £30,127.50 |
Only the first line is a legal requirement. The real Living Wage is a commitment some employers make, so check your contract or ask your employer if they are accredited.
Shift work, zero-hours and variable hours
On a zero-hours or shift contract, your minimum wage salary depends on the hours you actually get. Add up your hours over a few recent weeks and divide by the number of weeks to find your average. Enter that in the calculator for a realistic monthly and yearly figure.
Every hour you work must be paid at least the minimum wage, whatever your contract type. That includes time spent on training your employer requires and travel between jobs during the day, such as home care visits.
Salaried workers on minimum wage
If you are paid a salary, divide it by the hours you actually work in the year. A £25,000 salary for 40 hours a week works out at £12.02 an hour, which is below the £12.71 National Living Wage. Regular unpaid extra hours can push a salary under the legal minimum without anyone noticing.
If you think you are paid less than the minimum wage salary for your hours, read our UK minimum wage guide for how to check and what to do.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage salary for 40 hours a week?
For workers aged 21 and over it is £508.40 a week, £2,203.07 a month or £26,436.80 a year before tax.
What is the full time minimum wage salary per year?
On 37.5 hours a week it is £24,784.50 for workers aged 21 and over, £21,157.50 for 18 to 20 year olds, and £15,600.00 for under-18s and apprentices.
Is the minimum wage the same in London and Scotland?
Yes. The legal minimum is the same everywhere in the UK. See minimum wage in London for how it compares with the London Living Wage.
How much is the minimum wage per month?
At 37.5 hours a week, a worker aged 21 or over earns £2,065.38 a month before tax. The calculator shows other hours and ages.
Do I get the minimum wage if I am self-employed?
No. The minimum wage applies to employees and workers, not to people who are genuinely self-employed.
About this calculator
This minimum wage salary calculator uses the rates published on GOV.UK, checked on 5 November 2026, and switches to the new rates automatically each 1 April. Results are before tax and assume 52 paid weeks unless you change them.