UK tax year
UK Income Tax and take-home pay in 2026/27
The 2026/27 tax year runs from 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027. Below are that year's Personal Allowance, Income Tax bands, National Insurance and student loan thresholds, with take-home pay on common salaries.
Work out your take-home pay for 2026/27Income Tax bands in 2026/27 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
The Personal Allowance is £12,570, reduced by £1 for every £2 of income over £100,000. The bands below are of taxable income, after the Personal Allowance, as HMRC states them. With the standard allowance the higher rate starts on a salary over £50,270.
| Band | Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| Basic rate | 20% | £0 to £37,700 |
| Higher rate | 40% | £37,701 to £125,140 |
| Additional rate | 45% | over £125,140 |
Scotland's bands in 2026/27
For Scottish taxpayers, on non-savings income; the limits are of taxable income, after the Personal Allowance.
| Band | Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| Starter rate | 19% | £0 to £3,967 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £3,968 to £16,956 |
| Intermediate rate | 21% | £16,957 to £31,092 |
| Higher rate | 42% | £31,093 to £62,430 |
| Advanced rate | 45% | £62,431 to £125,140 |
| Top rate | 48% | over £125,140 |
National Insurance in 2026/27
- Employees (Class 1): 8% between £12,570 and £50,270 a year, and 2% above.
- Employers: 15% above £5,000 a year.
- Self-employed (Class 4): 6% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above.
Student loans in 2026/27
- Plan 1: 9% of income over £26,900.
- Plan 2: 9% of income over £29,385.
- Plan 4 (Scotland): 9% of income over £33,795.
- Plan 5: 9% of income over £25,000.
- Postgraduate loan: 6% of income over £21,000.
Take-home pay in 2026/27
For an employee in England, Wales or Northern Ireland on the standard tax code, with no pension, student loan or other deductions.
| Salary | Income Tax | Employee NI | Take-home a year | A month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,486 | £594 | £17,920 | £1,493 |
| £30,000 | £3,486 | £1,394 | £25,120 | £2,093 |
| £40,000 | £5,486 | £2,194 | £32,320 | £2,693 |
| £50,000 | £7,486 | £2,994 | £39,520 | £3,293 |
| £60,000 | £11,432 | £3,211 | £45,357 | £3,780 |
| £80,000 | £19,432 | £3,611 | £56,957 | £4,746 |
| £100,000 | £27,432 | £4,011 | £68,557 | £5,713 |
| £150,000 | £53,703 | £5,011 | £91,286 | £7,607 |
Questions
What is the Personal Allowance in 2026/27?
£12,570, reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income over £100,000.
Where does the higher rate start in 2026/27?
With the standard Personal Allowance, the higher rate (40%) starts on income over £50,270, that is taxable income over £37,700. In Scotland its higher rate starts over £43,662.
How much National Insurance do employees pay in 2026/27?
8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 a year, and 2% above £50,270.
Disclaimer
This tool is for general guidance only. It does not replace official deadlines, Companies House records, HMRC guidance, or professional advice. Always confirm your own dates and figures with the official sources.