Salary after tax calculator (UK)
Use this free UK salary after tax calculator to estimate your take home pay after Income Tax and National Insurance.
Free UK take home pay calculator
This salary after tax calculator gives a quick estimate of your net pay based on your annual salary. It applies a simple UK-style calculation using the Personal Allowance, Income Tax bands and National Insurance. You can also choose how you are paid so you can see an estimated yearly, monthly, weekly or daily take home figure.
Results are estimates only. Tax codes, pension contributions, student loans and benefits can change the final amount you receive. Use this tool for quick planning and comparisons.
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Calculate your take home pay
Enter your gross salary before tax.
Choose how you want the take-home pay displayed.
If you contribute to a pension, add a percentage to estimate net pay.
Adds the standard blind person’s allowance to your tax-free amount.
Student loan (optional)
Add an optional student loan plan to include a rough student loan repayment estimate.
Uses a simple threshold and percentage to estimate repayments.
This tool uses typical UK bands as an estimate.
Estimated take home pay: –
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Salary after tax calculator FAQs
How does this salary after tax calculator work?
It starts with your gross salary, then estimates Income Tax and National Insurance using typical UK thresholds and rates. If you add a pension percentage, it reduces taxable pay before applying tax. Student loan is estimated separately if selected.
Is this a UK take home pay calculator?
Yes. It is designed for UK users. Your actual take home pay can vary depending on tax code, benefits, salary sacrifice, pension scheme rules and other deductions.
Does this include pension contributions?
Yes, optionally. Add a percentage pension contribution to reduce taxable pay and estimate a more realistic net figure.
How are student loan repayments estimated?
Student loan repayments are estimated using a simple threshold and repayment percentage for the selected plan. It is an estimate and may differ from your payslip depending on how you are paid and your employer payroll rules.
Why might my real take home pay be different?
Take home pay can change due to tax code adjustments, benefits in kind, overtime, bonuses, salary sacrifice, workplace pension rules, and other deductions. Use this calculator for quick planning, then confirm your actual figures on a payslip.
This free salary after tax calculator is a handy way to compare roles, check affordability and understand how tax and deductions can change what you take home each month.
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