Financial5 min read68 views22 October 2025

Take-Home Pay Calculator (After Tax, NI & Pension) - UK

Calculate your actual take-home pay after tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, and student loans - factoring in night shift premiums.

Know Your True Take-Home Pay

Our comprehensive calculator shows your actual earnings after all deductions, including the impact of night shift premiums on your tax position.

Features

  • 2024/25 UK tax rates and thresholds
  • Income Tax calculations (Personal Allowance, Basic, Higher, Additional rates)
  • National Insurance contributions
  • Workplace pension deductions
  • Student Loan repayments (Plan 1, 2, 4, and Postgraduate)
  • Night shift premium integration
  • Hourly or annual salary input
  • Annual, monthly, and weekly breakdowns
  • Effective tax rate calculation

Understand Your Deductions

See exactly where your money goes:

  • Income Tax: 20% (Basic), 40% (Higher), 45% (Additional)
  • National Insurance: 10% up to £50,270, then 2%
  • Pension: Typically 5% minimum
  • Student Loan: 6-9% above threshold

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