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Wages take-home calculator

Convert hourly, daily or annual pay into real take-home money β€” updated for 2026/27 tax rates.

Your pay

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Weekly take-home
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You keep β€” of your gross pay

Estimate only β€” not financial advice. Based on the standard 2026/27 personal allowance and a 1257L tax code.

Assumptions & notes
  • 2026/27 rates: personal allowance Β£12,570, basic 20% to Β£50,270, higher 40% to Β£125,140, additional 45%.
  • Employee NI: 8% between Β£12,570 and Β£50,270, then 2% above.
  • Hourly rates assumed over a 37.5-hour week; daily rates over 260 working days.
  • Pension contributions are deducted before income tax.

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