UK Tax Calculator for Remote Workers
Calculate your 2025/26 take-home pay in United Kingdom. The United Kingdom tax system uses 5 income tax brackets ranging from 0% to 45%. Enter your income below to see your detailed breakdown in GBP.
2025/26 Income Tax Brackets
Updated March 22, 2026
Verified April 2026
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £12,570 | 0% |
| £12,570 – £50,270 | 20% |
| £50,270 – £100,000 | 40% |
| £100,000 – £125,140 | 60% |
| Above £125,140 | 45% |
How Taxes Work in United Kingdom
Employee
- ·Income tax: 20%/40%/45% with £12,570 personal allowance.
- ·Allowance tapers £1 per £2 above £100k (effective 60% rate on £100k–£125,140).
- ·NI Class 1: 8% on £12,570–£50,270, 2% above (no cap).
- ·Frozen through 2027/28.
Contractor
- ·Same income tax and PA taper.
- ·NI Class 4: 6% on £12,570–£50,270, 2% above (no cap).
- ·£1,000 trading allowance.
- ·Frozen through 2027/28.
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What are the UK income tax rates for 2025/26?
The UK rates are: 0% up to £12,570 (personal allowance), 20% basic rate to £50,270, 40% higher rate to £100,000, an effective 60% rate from £100,000 to £125,140 due to personal allowance taper, and 45% additional rate above £125,140.
What is the 60% tax trap in the UK?
Between £100,000 and £125,140, the personal allowance is withdrawn at £1 per £2 of income. This creates an effective marginal rate of 60% (40% tax + 20% lost allowance) in that band.
How does National Insurance work for contractors in the UK?
Self-employed pay Class 4 NI: 6% on profits between £12,570 and £50,270, then 2% on profits above £50,270. This is lower than the employee Class 1 NI rate of 8% in the main band.
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