The median hourly wage for full-time employees is £19.67/hour (excluding overtime, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, April 2025). At £15/hr, you're below the median. This is common for entry-level roles, part-time work, or certain sectors.
Working at £15/Hour
£15/hour converts to an annual salary of £31,200 full-time. This represents a good hourly rate that provides comfortable living in most of the UK.
Typical Roles at £15/Hour
Common roles at £15/hour include experienced tradespeople (employed), dental nurses, pharmacy technicians, experienced customer service managers, and skilled manufacturing workers. Agency work in healthcare and technical roles frequently pays this rate.
Annual Salary Equivalent
Full-time annual equivalent is £31,200, giving a monthly take home of approximately £2,149 after tax. At this rate, each hour of overtime adds £15 gross or about £10.80 net. See £31,000 salary breakdown for details.