Income Tax Calculator
✓ Verified for 2026/27Your Income
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Blind Person's Allowance
Adds £3,070 to Personal Allowance
Take-Home Pay
£35,000
annual net salary
Income Tax
£5,000
effective rate
National Insurance
£2,000
employee NICs
Total Deductions
£10,000
total tax + NICs
Annual, Monthly & Weekly Breakdown
Gross Income
£45,000
Pension Contrib.
£2,250
Income Tax
£5,000
National Insurance
£2,000
Net Take-Home Pay
£35,000
Net Pay
80%
Tax
10%
NI
10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the personal allowance for 2026/27?
The personal allowance is £12,570. You pay no income tax on earnings up to this amount. The allowance tapers by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000, fully withdrawn at £125,140.
Do I pay National Insurance on pension contributions?
If your employer operates salary sacrifice, contributions are taken before NI is calculated — saving both income tax and NI. Personal contributions from net pay do not save NI.
What does my tax code mean?
The most common code is 1257L, representing the £12,570 personal allowance. An S prefix indicates Scottish rates apply.
What is the marginal tax rate?
Between £100,000 and £125,140 your personal allowance is withdrawn, creating a 60% effective marginal rate. Pension contributions or salary sacrifice can reduce income back below £100,000.