UK take-home pay calculator 2026 to 2027
On a £30,000 salary you take home about £2,093 a month in 2026 to 2027 (England, Wales, NI). Enter your pay to see your exact income tax and National Insurance.
Take-home pay calculator (2026 to 2027)Income tax with the standard Personal Allowance and employee Class 1 National Insurance (category A). Excludes pension contributions, student loans and benefits in kind.
Take-home pay by salary, 2026 to 2027
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | Scotland / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| £25,000 | £21,520 | £1,793 | £1,797 |
| £30,000 | £25,120 | £2,093 | £2,096 |
| £35,000 | £28,720 | £2,393 | £2,392 |
| £40,000 | £32,320 | £2,693 | £2,688 |
| £50,000 | £39,520 | £3,293 | £3,169 |
| £60,000 | £45,357 | £3,780 | £3,634 |
| £80,000 | £56,957 | £4,746 | £4,555 |
| £100,000 | £68,557 | £5,713 | £5,438 |
Questions and answers
How much is £30,000 after tax?
About £25,120 a year (£2,093 a month) in England, Wales or Northern Ireland in 2026 to 2027, or £25,155 in Scotland.
What are the income tax bands?
Personal Allowance £12,570; basic rate 20% to £50,270; higher rate 40% to £125,140; additional rate 45% above. Scotland: 19%, 20%, 21%, 42%, 45% and 48% bands.
How much National Insurance do I pay?
Employees pay 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 a year and 2% above that.
What about over £100,000?
The Personal Allowance falls by £1 for every £2 earned over £100,000, so it is zero from £125,140. The calculator includes this.
Source: GOV.UK: Income Tax rates, Scottish Income Tax, rates and thresholds (Open Government Licence v3.0). Estimates only.