We often see jobs that pay the national living/minimum wage advertising an hourly rate, but have you ever wondered what your annual salary would be?
Here’s a breakdown of what you’d be earning…
The below salaries are based on the National Living Wage for 21+ years, with the standard full time working hours
Salary from April 2026:
- 40 hours per week: £12.71 x 40 x 52 = £26,436.80 per annum (pre tax)
- 37.5 hours per week: £12.71 x 37.5 x 52 = £24,784.50 per annum (pre tax)
The below salaries are based on the National Living Wage for 18-20 years, with the standard full time working hours:
Salary from April 2026:
- 40 hours per week: £10.85 x 40 x 52 = £22,568 per annum (pre tax)
- 37.5 hours per week: £10.85 x 37.5 x 52 = £21,157.50 per annum (pre tax)
Work our your annual salary:
The new National Minimum Wages rates from April 1st 2026:
| Rate from April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 21+ Years | £12.71 |
| 18-20 Years | £10.85 |
| 16-17 Years | £8 |
| Apprentice Rate | £8 |
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