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United Kingdom Salary Calculator
Enter a yearly, monthly or weekly salary to see the full breakdown on take-home pay in United Kingdom — calculated from official 2025/2026 government data.
Configure Your Scenario
Enter your gross salary in United Kingdom to see the full breakdown.
Key Metrics
The four numbers that define your tax situation in United Kingdom.
United Kingdom Income Tax Overview
The UK uses a simple progressive system with three main bands (20%, 40%, 45%). Residents get a personal allowance of £12,570, though this is tapered for those earning over £100,000. National Insurance is a separate mandatory payroll tax.
Where Your Money Goes
Visual decomposition of your gross salary into net pay and deductions.
Take-Home Pay
Complete Tax Breakdown
Every bracket, every contribution, every calculation step.
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | ||
| £0 – £12,570 @ 0.0%0.0% | 0.0% | £0 |
| £12,571 – £50,270 @ 20.0%20.0% | 20.0% | £4,486 |
| Income Tax Subtotal | £4,486 | |
| Social Contributions | ||
| National Insurance (Class 1)5.13% | 5.13% | £1,794 |
| Social Contributions Subtotal | £1,794 | |
| Total Deductions | £6,280 | |
| Net Annual Pay | £28,720 | |
Estimate for relocation planning
This calculator provides a simplified estimate of income tax and mandatory social contributions. It is designed to help expats and relocating professionals compare take-home pay across countries, not to replace professional tax advice.
Assumes you are a full-year resident employee with a single gross salary.
Does not include deductions/credits, dependents, or special tax regimes.