£8.00 Per Hour
After Tax (2026/27)
Key takeaway: At £8.00/hr for 37.5 hours/week, you earn £15,600 gross per year. After £606 income tax and £242 National Insurance, your annual take-home is £14,752 — or £1,229 per month (£7.57/hr net). If you work 40 hours/week, your monthly take-home is £1,292.
£8.00 per hour is the UK National Minimum Wage from April 2026 for workers under 18 and apprentices. Here is exactly what you take home after income tax and National Insurance at every common hours pattern.
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Annual Take-Home
£14,752
Weekly Gross
£300.00
Annual Gross
£15,600
Monthly Take-Home
£1,229
Net Hourly
£7.57/hr
Income Tax
£606
Employee NI
£242
Verified against HMRC April 2026 rates
This tool is specific to the National Minimum Wage and uses the exact 2026/27 thresholds.
£8.00/hr Take-Home by Hours Worked
| Hours | Gross / Yr | Tax + NI | Net / Mo | Net / Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hrs | £6,656 | £0 | £555 | £8.00 |
| 20 hrs | £8,320 | £0 | £693 | £8.00 |
| 25 hrs | £10,400 | £0 | £867 | £8.00 |
| 30 hrs | £12,480 | £0 | £1,040 | £8.00 |
| 35 hrs | £14,560 | £557 | £1,167 | £7.69 |
| 37.5 hrs | £15,600 | £848 | £1,229 | £7.57 |
| 40 hrs | £16,640 | £1,140 | £1,292 | £7.45 |
| 45 hrs | £18,720 | £1,722 | £1,416 | £7.26 |
| 48 hrs | £19,968 | £2,071 | £1,491 | £7.18 |
What is £8.00 per hour?
£8.00 per hour is the official National Minimum Wage for Under 18s and Apprentices (in their first year or under 19) in the UK, effective from April 2026.
Apprentice vs Under-18: Same rate, different rules
While the rate is identical, the rules are different depending on which group you fall into:
- Under 18s: This rate applies until the day before your 18th birthday. After that, you automatically move to the 18-20 rate.
- Apprentices: This rate applies to apprentices under 19, OR those aged 19+ who are in the first year of their apprenticeship.
How tax is calculated at £8.00/hr
If you work 37.5 hours a week at £8.00 per hour, your gross annual salary is £15,600.
- Personal Allowance: The first £12,570 you earn is completely tax-free.
- Taxable Income: You pay 20% Income Tax on the remaining £3,030, which equals £606.
- National Insurance: You pay 8% NI on earnings above the £12,570 threshold, which comes to £242.
Living at home vs renting on £8.00
For many school leavers (under 18) living with parents, taking home £1,229 a month is manageable and allows for saving. However, for an adult apprentice trying to rent independently, this budget is extremely restrictive and almost always requires shared accommodation or external support.
When does an apprentice stop getting £8.00?
You stop getting the £8.00 rate as an apprentice under two conditions: (1) You complete the first 12 months of your apprenticeship AND (2) You are aged 19 or older. Once both are true, you must be paid the minimum wage rate for your age bracket (e.g. £10.85 for 19-20 year olds, or £12.71 for 21+).
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Open the full calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
How much is £12.71 per hour after tax monthly?
Working 40 hours a week at £12.71/hr gives you a gross monthly salary of about £2,203. After income tax (£231/mo) and National Insurance (£92/mo) your take-home pay is approximately £1,880 per month. Actual figures vary slightly with your tax code.
What is the annual salary for £12.71 per hour?
£12.71 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = £26,437.28 per year gross. After tax and NI the net annual figure is approximately £22,555.
How much is £8.00 per hour after tax monthly?
If you work 37.5 hours per week at £8.00 per hour, your monthly take-home pay is £1,229. If you work a 40-hour week, your monthly take-home pay increases slightly to £1,292.
What is the annual salary for £8.00 per hour?
At £8.00 per hour, working 37.5 hours a week gives you an annual gross salary of £15,600. After taxes and National Insurance, your net annual take-home pay is £14,752.
Do apprentices pay tax on £8.00 an hour?
Yes, if you earn enough. Your first £12,570 is tax-free. If you work full-time at £8.00 an hour, you will earn over this amount and will pay 20% income tax and 8% National Insurance on the amount above the threshold.
How much is £8.00 per hour per week?
Working 37.5 hours a week at £8.00 per hour gives you a gross weekly pay of £300.00. After tax and NI deductions, you take home approximately £283.69 each week.
Can an adult be paid £8.00 an hour?
Only if they are in the first year of an apprenticeship. If you are 19 or older and NOT an apprentice (or have completed your first year of apprenticeship), it is illegal for your employer to pay you £8.00 an hour.
About this guide
This calculator is maintained by UKMinimumWage.co.uk and verified against official HMRC and GOV.UK rates. Last updated August 2026.