Work out an estimate of the UK Income Tax due on your annual earnings. Enter your gross yearly income below and the calculator applies the standard personal allowance of £12,570 with the basic rate of 20%, the higher rate of 40% and the additional rate of 45%. Please note this tool gives an estimate only and is not tax advice.
Estimate only. Based on the standard UK personal allowance and the basic, higher and additional bands. It excludes National Insurance, pension contributions, tax reliefs and regional variations, and it is not tax advice. For personal guidance, speak to a qualified accountant or tax adviser.
How to Use
- Enter your gross annual income in pounds.
- Select Calculate Tax to see the full breakdown.
- Review how much falls into each tax band and your estimated take-home pay.
- Use Clear to reset the calculator and try another figure.
Key Features
- Standard personal allowance of £12,570 applied automatically.
- Tapered allowance for incomes above £100,000.
- Basic, higher and additional rate bands calculated separately.
- Shows total tax, take-home pay and effective tax rate.
- Instant results with no sign-up required.
FAQs
Is this calculator tax advice?
No. It provides a rough estimate based on the standard UK bands only. For decisions about your own tax position, speak to a qualified adviser.
Does it include National Insurance?
No. The calculator covers Income Tax only and excludes National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions.
What happens if I earn over £100,000?
The personal allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000, and the calculator applies this taper automatically.
Are Scottish tax bands used?
No. The tool uses the standard bands for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scottish rates differ.
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