UK Take Home Pay Calculator 2025

Last verified: • Updated for 2026/26 tax year

Work out exactly what you'll take home after tax and National Insurance. Updated for the 2025/26 tax year with accurate calculations.

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Calculate Your Take Home Pay

Annual Take Home
£0
Monthly
£0
Weekly
£0
Daily
£0
Gross Salary £0
Personal Allowance £12,570
Income Tax -£0
National Insurance -£0
Take Home Pay £0

Quick Take Home Pay Reference Table

See at a glance what different UK salaries give you after tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year, no pension or student loan):

Gross Salary Income Tax National Insurance Take Home (Year) Take Home (Month)
£20,000 £1,486 £594 £17,920 £1,493
£25,000 £2,486 £994 £21,520 £1,793
£30,000 £3,486 £1,394 £25,120 £2,093
£35,000 £4,486 £1,794 £28,720 £2,393
£40,000 £5,486 £2,194 £32,320 £2,693
£45,000 £6,486 £2,594 £35,920 £2,993
£50,000 £7,486 £2,994 £39,520 £3,293
£60,000 £11,432 £3,194 £45,374 £3,781
£70,000 £15,432 £3,394 £51,174 £4,265
£80,000 £19,432 £3,594 £56,974 £4,748
£100,000 £27,432 £3,994 £68,574 £5,715
Note: These figures assume a standard 1257L tax code with no pension contributions or student loan repayments. Your actual take home pay may vary based on your specific circumstances.

How to Work Out Your Take Home Pay

Understanding how your take home pay is calculated helps you plan your finances better. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

Step 1: Understand Your Gross Salary

Your gross salary is the total amount your employer pays you before any deductions. This is usually the figure stated in your job offer or contract.

Step 2: Calculate Income Tax Deductions

Income tax is calculated in bands. For 2025/26:

0%
Personal Allowance
£0 - £12,570
20%
Basic Rate
£12,571 - £50,270
40%
Higher Rate
£50,271 - £125,140
45%
Additional Rate
Over £125,140

Step 3: Calculate National Insurance

National Insurance contributions for employees (Class 1) in 2025/26:

Step 4: Account for Other Deductions

Additional deductions that reduce your take home pay:

Take Home Pay Examples

Here are detailed examples of take home pay calculations for common UK salaries:

£30,000 Salary

Gross Salary£30,000
Taxable Income£17,430
Income Tax (20%)-£3,486
National Insurance-£1,394
Take Home: £25,120/year
£2,093/month

£40,000 Salary

Gross Salary£40,000
Taxable Income£27,430
Income Tax (20%)-£5,486
National Insurance-£2,194
Take Home: £32,320/year
£2,693/month

£50,000 Salary

Gross Salary£50,000
Taxable Income£37,430
Income Tax (20%)-£7,486
National Insurance-£2,994
Take Home: £39,520/year
£3,293/month

£60,000 Salary

Gross Salary£60,000
Basic Rate Tax-£7,540
Higher Rate Tax-£3,892
National Insurance-£3,194
Take Home: £45,374/year
£3,781/month

Weekly and Monthly Take Home Pay

See how your salary breaks down across different time periods:

Annual Gross Annual Net Monthly Net Weekly Net Daily Net
£25,000 £21,520 £1,793 £414 £83
£30,000 £25,120 £2,093 £483 £97
£35,000 £28,720 £2,393 £552 £110
£40,000 £32,320 £2,693 £622 £124
£50,000 £39,520 £3,293 £760 £152
£60,000 £45,374 £3,781 £873 £175
£75,000 £54,024 £4,502 £1,039 £208
Tip: When budgeting, always use your monthly take home pay figure, not your gross salary. This gives you an accurate picture of what you can actually spend each month.

Student Loan Repayments

Student loan repayments affect your take home pay if you earn above the threshold:

Loan Type Repayment Threshold Rate Who This Applies To
Plan 1 £24,990/year 9% England/Wales pre-2012, NI, Scotland pre-2021
Plan 2 £27,295/year 9% England/Wales post-2012
Plan 4 £31,395/year 9% Scotland post-2021
Plan 5 £25,000/year 9% England post-August 2023
Postgraduate £21,000/year 6% Postgraduate loans

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I work out my take home pay from my gross salary? +
To work out your take home pay: Start with your gross annual salary, subtract your tax-free Personal Allowance (£12,570), then calculate 20% income tax on earnings up to £50,270 and 40% on earnings above that. Next, calculate National Insurance at 8% on earnings between £12,570-£50,270 and 2% above. Subtract any pension contributions and student loan repayments. The remaining amount is your take home pay.
What percentage of my salary do I take home in the UK? +
The percentage varies based on your salary. At £25,000, you take home about 86%. At £40,000, it's about 81%. At £60,000, approximately 76%. At £100,000, around 69%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage in tax and NI, reducing the take home percentage.
Does my tax code affect my take home pay? +
Yes, your tax code determines your tax-free Personal Allowance. The standard 1257L code gives you £12,570 tax-free. A higher number (e.g., 1350L) means more tax-free income, while a lower number or emergency tax code means less. Check your payslip or contact HMRC if your tax code seems incorrect.
Is take home pay the same as net pay? +
Yes, take home pay and net pay are the same thing. Both terms refer to the amount you actually receive in your bank account after all deductions (income tax, National Insurance, pension, student loan) have been subtracted from your gross salary.
How does pension contribution affect take home pay? +
Pension contributions reduce your take home pay but are tax-efficient. If you contribute 5% of a £40,000 salary (£2,000), your take home reduces by about £1,600 after tax relief. The employer's minimum 3% contribution is free money on top of your salary.
Why is my take home pay different from my colleague on the same salary? +
Several factors can cause differences: different tax codes, pension contribution rates, student loan repayments, salary sacrifice schemes, company car benefits, or other payroll deductions. Compare your payslips to understand the specific differences.

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