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UK Take-Home Pay Calculator 2025/26

See your salary after Income Tax and National Insurance for the 2025/26 tax year (England, Wales & Northern Ireland). Instant and computed in your browser.

2025/26 tax year. National Insurance is UK-wide; Scotland sets its own income-tax bands.

Take-home pay per year

£28,720

82.1% of gross · 17.9% deductions

UK take-home pay breakdown
Gross salary£35,000
Income tax£4,486
National Insurance£1,794
Take-home pay£28,720

How this is calculated

2025/26 figures from GOV.UK: a £12,570 personal allowance (tapered above £100,000), Income Tax bands of 20% / 40% / 45%, and employee Class 1 National Insurance of 8% (between £12,570 and £50,270) then 2% above. Scotland's six bands (19%–48%) are supported via the region selector. Estimates only — not tax or financial advice; student loans, pension contributions and other adjustments aren't modelled. Last updated June 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much is £30,000 after tax in the UK?
A £30,000 salary in 2025/26 (England/Wales/NI) takes home about £25,120 per year — roughly £2,093 per month — after Income Tax and National Insurance.
How much is £50,000 after tax in the UK?
£50,000 leaves about £39,520 per year (£3,293 per month) after tax and NI for 2025/26.
What is the personal allowance for 2025/26?
£12,570 — the amount you can earn before paying Income Tax. It's reduced by £1 for every £2 you earn over £100,000, reaching £0 at £125,140.
Does this work for Scotland?
Yes — switch the region to Scotland to use its six income-tax bands (19% to 48%). National Insurance is the same across the UK; only income-tax bands differ.