🇬🇧 United Kingdom Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in the United Kingdom.
Tax Breakdown for £45,000
Annual gross salary in United Kingdom
Take-Home Pay Breakdown
United Kingdom Tax at Different Salary Levels
| Gross Salary | Income Tax | Employee SS | Net Income | Effective Rate | Monthly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £25,000 | £2,335 | £753 | £21,912 | 12.4% | £1,826 |
| £50,000 | £7,198 | £1,438 | £41,364 | 17.3% | £3,447 |
| £75,000 | £16,583 | £2,123 | £56,294 | 24.9% | £4,691 |
| £100,000 | £26,309 | £2,808 | £70,883 | 29.1% | £5,907 |
| £150,000 | £45,761 | £4,178 | £100,061 | 33.3% | £8,338 |
| £200,000 | £66,807 | £5,548 | £127,645 | 36.2% | £10,637 |
United Kingdom Tax Rate by Income
Total effective tax rate (income tax + employee social security) as a percentage of gross income.
United Kingdom Income Tax Brackets 2026
Social Security Contributions
Compare United Kingdom Tax With Other Countries
About Income Tax in United Kingdom (2026)
United Kingdom uses the British Pound (£) (GBP) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 0.65 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 45.0%, the United Kingdom maintains a moderate tax environment that balances public spending with economic competitiveness.
Workers in the United Kingdom benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of £12,570, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 12.7%, and the employer contribution rate is 14.5%, giving a combined rate of 27.3% that employers should factor into total employment costs.
How to use this United Kingdom tax calculator
Enter your annual gross salary in GBP above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how United Kingdom stacks up.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in United Kingdom.
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