UK Salary After Tax Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay in the UK with our free salary calculator.
UK Income Tax Rates for 2025/2026
UK income tax depends on how much of your income is above your Personal Allowance and how much falls in each tax band.
The UK has a progressive tax system with different rates at different income levels. Your employer deducts income tax through PAYE (Pay As You Earn).
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
| Band | Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | Up to £12,570 | 0% |
| Basic Rate | £12,571 to £50,270 | 20% |
| Higher Rate | £50,272 to £150,000 | 40% |
| Additional Rate | Over £150,000 | 45% |
Scotland
| Band | Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | Up to £12,570 | 0% |
| Starter Rate | £12,571 to £14,667 | 19% |
| Basic Rate | £14,668 to £25,296 | 20% |
| Intermediate Rate | £25,297 to £43,662 | 21% |
| Higher Rate | £43,663 to £150,000 | 41% |
| Top Rate | Over £150,000 | 46% |
There is an income limit of £100,000 per tax year. For every £2 earned above this limit, £1 is deducted from your Personal Allowance.
National Insurance Rates for 2025/2026
National Insurance (NI) contributions fund your state pension and benefits like jobseeker's allowance and maternity leave. Most employees pay Class 1 NI.
There are four different NI levels but most people are in Class 1 NI.
| Band | Weekly Earnings | NI Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | £190 to £967 | 13.25% |
| Upper | Over £967 | 3.25% |
To see how the above tax brackets will affect your salary in the 2025/2026 tax year, head back to the top of the page and enter your salary.
Common UK Salary Calculations
Popular salary calculations for UK workers:
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