Calculate your Income Tax, National Insurance, and net salary for 2026/27
| Tax Band / Plan | Threshold | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% |
| Basic Rate | £12,571 – £50,270 (£37,700 taxable) | 20% |
| Higher Rate | £50,271 – £125,140 | 40% |
| Additional Rate | Over £125,140 | 45% |
| Employee NI | £12,570 – £50,270 / >£50,270 | 8% / 2% |
| Student Loans | P1 £26,900 / P2 £29,385 / P4 £33,795 / P5 £25,000 / PG £21,000 | 9% (PG 6%) |
On a £50,000 salary for 2026/27 without pension deductions, your Income Tax is £7,486 and Employee National Insurance is £2,994, giving a net take-home pay of £39,520.
Your £12,570 Personal Allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000. At £125,140, your Personal Allowance is zero.
Plan 1 threshold is £26,900; Plan 2 is £29,385; Plan 4 (Scotland) is £33,795; Plan 5 is £25,000; and Postgraduate Loan is £21,000.
Purpose. These free calculators are provided by Apex Accountants & Tax Advisors LTD to give an indication of common UK tax and accounting figures.
Not advice. The results are indicative estimates only and do not constitute formal tax or financial advice.
Assumptions and accuracy. Each calculator applies published HMRC rates for 2026/27 (last verified September 2026).
© Apex Accountants & Tax Advisors LTD. Figures checked by our ACCA/ICAEW chartered accountants. Last reviewed September 2026.