Last updated: April 2026 · Reflects 2026/27 tax year

UK Salary After Tax 2026/27: Take-Home Pay by Salary Level

How much of your salary do you actually keep? Below you'll find take-home pay figures for every £5,000 step from £20,000 to £100,000, reflecting 2026/27 income tax and National Insurance rates. Click any salary card to see a full breakdown including tax bands, NI contributions, and monthly take-home pay.

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How UK Income Tax Works

Everyone in the UK gets a tax-free Personal Allowance of £12,570. After that, income tax is charged in bands. The more you earn, the higher the rate on each additional pound — but only the portion within each band is taxed at that rate.

BandTaxable incomeRate
Personal AllowanceUp to £12,5700%
Basic rate£12,571 – £50,27020%
Higher rate£50,271 – £125,14040%
Additional rateOver £125,14045%

These thresholds are frozen until April 2031. Use our Take-Home Pay Calculator for a personalised breakdown including student loans, pensions, and Scottish tax rates.

The £100k Tax Trap

Once your income exceeds £100,000, your Personal Allowance is reduced by £1 for every £2 earned above the threshold. This creates a hidden 60% effective marginal rate on income between £100,000 and £125,140. For example, a £1,000 pay rise from £100,000 to £101,000 only puts around £400 in your pocket.

Common strategies to avoid the trap include pension contributions and salary sacrifice. Read our full guide: The £100k Tax Trap Explained.

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Our full calculator handles any salary amount, Scottish tax, student loans, pension contributions, and multiple tax years.

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Figures are estimates for the 2026/27 tax year assuming a standard tax code (1257L), no student loan, no pension, and employment income only. Use the full calculator for a personalised result.