The UK median hourly rate is approximately £16/hour (2025). At £16/hr, you're earning more than the majority of UK workers. This is a strong hourly rate.
Working at £16/Hour
£16/hour is 40% above the National Living Wage and converts to approximately £33,280 per year full-time. This is a genuinely good hourly rate that places you above the UK median salary. In the North and Midlands, this rate supports a comfortable lifestyle.
Typical Roles at £16/Hour
Typical roles include qualified nurses (when converted to hourly), skilled electricians and plumbers (employed), paramedics, experienced office managers, and dental hygienists. Freelance and agency workers in technical fields frequently earn this rate or more.
Annual Salary Equivalent
The annual equivalent of £33,280 produces take home pay of approximately £2,277 per month. At this rate, you are contributing meaningfully to pension and NI. See £33,000 salary after tax.