£20,000 a Year After Tax in the UK
On a yearly salary of £20,000 you take home about £1,493 a month (£17,920 a year) after all deductions.
Tax year 2026/27GBPIncome tax and National Insurance
90%kept
Take-home pay · 2026/27£17,920per year
- Gross pay£20,000.00
- Income tax−£1,486.00
- National Insurance−£594.40
- Take-home£17,919.60
Effective rate10.4%
Marginal tax rate20%
Take-home vs 2025/26 £0
Pay breakdown
| Period | Gross | Deductions | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | £20,000.00 | £2,080.40 | £17,919.60 |
| Month | £1,666.67 | £173.37 | £1,493.30 |
| Week | £384.62 | £40.01 | £344.61 |
| Day | £76.92 | £8.00 | £68.92 |
| Hour | £10.26 | £1.07 | £9.19 |
How take-home pay is calculated in the UK
- The first £12,570 is tax-free (personal allowance). Above £100,000 the allowance shrinks by £1 for every £2 earned.
- Income tax is 20% on the next £37,700, 40% up to £125,140 and 45% above that.
- Employee National Insurance is 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above.
Rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 1257L tax code. Scotland and student loans are not included. Figures are estimates, not tax advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is £20,000 a year after tax in the UK?
With default settings, a £20,000 annual salary in the UK leaves about £17,920 a year after £2,080 of deductions, an effective rate of 10.4% (2026/27).
What is £20,000 a year per month after tax?
About £1,493 a month, or £345 a week.
What hourly rate is £20,000 a year?
Based on a 37.5-hour week, it is about £10.26 an hour before tax and £9.19 after tax.
What is the UK personal allowance for 2026/27?
£12,570. It falls by £1 for every £2 of income over £100,000 and is zero from £125,140.
Does this work for Scotland?
Not yet. Scotland has its own income tax bands. National Insurance is the same across the UK.
