UK Salary Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay after tax and National Insurance. Get a detailed breakdown of your salary, taxes, and deductions.
UK Salary Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay and tax deductions for 2024/2025
Understanding Your Calculations
Detailed breakdown of how your tax and national insurance are calculated
How Your Income Tax is Calculated
Gross Income
£0
Personal Allowance
£0
Taxable Income
£0
Total Tax
£0
Tax Bands Breakdown
| Band | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | £0 | £0 |
How Your National Insurance is Calculated
£0
A
Between £12,570 and £50,270
8%
Above £50,270
2%
NI Contribution Breakdown
| Income | Rate | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Total | £0 |
Additional Breakdowns
Based on 5 working days:
£0 per day
Based on 40-hour week:
£0 per hour
Calculation Assumptions
- • You are not a company director
- • Pay is paid in equal instalments during the tax year
- • You are under the state pension age
- • You do not pay Scottish income tax
- • NI category assumed to be A
- • Tax code assumed to be standard 1257L (one job or pension)
- • Calculations exclude pension contributions
Tax Information
Tax Year 2024/2025
The amount of income you don't have to pay tax on. This may be smaller if you earn over £100,000.
Your personal allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 earned over £100,000.
Income Tax Rates
Applies to income between £12,571 to £50,270
Applies to income between £50,271 to £125,140
Applies to all income over £125,140
National Insurance
Applies to weekly earnings between £242 and £967
Applies to weekly earnings above £967
Important Notes
- • Tax calculations are for illustrative purposes only
- • Your actual tax may vary based on your specific circumstances
- • This calculator assumes you're on a standard tax code
- • Additional deductions like student loans are not included
- • Scottish tax rates may differ
About UK Salary Calculator
Our UK Salary Calculator helps you understand your take-home pay by providing:
- Accurate tax calculations based on current UK tax rates
- National Insurance contribution breakdowns
- Monthly, weekly, and annual pay calculations
- Detailed analysis of your deductions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is UK salary tax calculated?
UK salary tax is calculated using a progressive tax system with different tax bands. For the 2023/24 tax year, you pay 0% on income up to £12,570 (Personal Allowance), 20% on income between £12,571 and £50,270 (Basic rate), 40% on £50,271 to £125,140 (Higher rate), and 45% on income over £125,140 (Additional rate).
How is National Insurance calculated?
National Insurance contributions are calculated based on your earnings. For the 2023/24 tax year, employees pay 12% on earnings between £242 and £967 per week, and 2% on earnings above £967 per week.
What deductions are included in the salary calculator?
Our calculator includes Income Tax, National Insurance contributions, and shows your take-home pay. It provides both monthly and annual breakdowns of your salary and deductions.
How accurate is the salary calculator?
Our calculator is regularly updated with the latest UK tax rates and thresholds. While it provides a good estimate, the actual amount might vary slightly based on your specific circumstances, such as tax code or additional income sources.
What is the difference between gross and net salary?
Gross salary is your total earnings before any deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after deductions like Income Tax and National Insurance contributions have been taken out.