United Kingdom · 2026
UK Salary Calculator
Your home country — get a precise UK take-home figure with 2026/27 income tax and National Insurance.
VAT rate: 20%Total deductions
Employees get a £12,570 personal allowance, then 20%, 40% and 45% income tax bands plus 8% National Insurance (2% above £50,270). Sole traders pay income tax and 6% Class 4 NI on profit. Limited companies pay 19% corporation tax, then 8.75% dividend tax after a £500 allowance. This page unpacks the detail below the headline — the £12,570 allowance and the drop to 2% NI above £50,270.
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- Social security caps
- Employee National Insurance drops from 8% to 2% above £50,270 but is not fully capped.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- UK residents are taxed on worldwide income; the Statutory Residence Test, including the 183-day rule, determines status.
- Double taxation treaties
- The UK has one of the largest treaty networks, including the US–UK treaty for foreign tax credits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Employees get a £12,570 personal allowance, then 20%, 40% and 45% income tax bands plus 8% National Insurance (2% above £50,270). Sole traders pay income tax and 6% Class 4 NI on profit. Limited companies pay 19% corporation tax, then 8.75% dividend tax after a £500 allowance. This page unpacks the detail below the headline — the £12,570 allowance and the drop to 2% NI above £50,270.
What are the social security caps?
Employee National Insurance drops from 8% to 2% above £50,270 but is not fully capped.
When do I become a tax resident?
UK residents are taxed on worldwide income; the Statutory Residence Test, including the 183-day rule, determines status.