Check your take-home pay for the current tax year 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027
Income Tax: Personal Allowance £12,570. Basic rate 20% (£12,571–£50,270), Higher rate 40% (£50,271–£125,140), Additional rate 45% (above £125,140).
National Insurance (Category A): 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270.
Pension: Employee contribution deducted from gross salary (net pay arrangement) before tax.
Student Loan: Plan 1: 9% over £22,015; Plan 2: 9% over £27,295; Plan 4: 9% over £27,660; Postgrad: 6% over £21,000.
Scottish bands: Starter 19%, Basic 20%, Intermediate 21%, Higher 42%, Top 46%.