This guide explains how salaries are taxed in the United Kingdom and how much take-home pay you might receive after Income Tax and National Insurance deductions.
Understanding your salary after tax can help with budgeting, financial planning and comparing job offers.
In the UK, most employees pay Income Tax and National Insurance on their earnings. The amount deducted depends on your salary and tax band.
Other deductions may include pension contributions or student loan repayments.
The pages below show estimated salary breakdowns for different incomes.
Many people prefer to view salary after tax in monthly or weekly figures. These can help when planning budgets, paying bills or comparing salaries.
You can also use the tools on this site to convert between hourly wages and annual salaries.