UK Take Home Pay Calculator

Calculate UK net take-home pay. Includes income tax (20-45%), National Insurance contributions, and student loan deductions.

Formula

Gross - Income Tax - NI - Student Loan = Take-Home
  • Personal Allowance: £12,570 (2024/25)
  • Basic Rate (20%): £12,570-£50,270
  • Higher Rate (40%): £50,270-£125,140
  • Additional Rate (45%): above £125,140
  • National Insurance: 8% up to £50,270, then 2%
  • Student Loan: 9% on earnings above £27,750

Example

Inputs
  • Annual Gross Salary (£): 30000
  • Has Student Loan?: 0

£30,000 gross salary: £1,886 tax + £1,394 NI = £26,720 take-home

Frequently asked questions

Does this include pension contributions?
No, pension deductions reduce taxable income but are calculated separately.
What's the National Insurance threshold?
First £12,570 is exempt. Above that: 8% up to £50,270, then 2%.