£21,000 a Year After Tax in the UK
On a yearly salary of £21,000 you take home about £1,553 a month (£18,640 a year) after all deductions.
Tax year 2026/27GBPIncome tax and National Insurance
89%kept
Take-home pay · 2026/27£18,640per year
- Gross pay£21,000.00
- Income tax−£1,686.00
- National Insurance−£674.40
- Take-home£18,639.60
Effective rate11.2%
Marginal tax rate20%
Take-home vs 2025/26 £0
Pay breakdown
| Period | Gross | Deductions | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | £21,000.00 | £2,360.40 | £18,639.60 |
| Month | £1,750.00 | £196.70 | £1,553.30 |
| Week | £403.85 | £45.39 | £358.45 |
| Day | £80.77 | £9.08 | £71.69 |
| Hour | £10.77 | £1.21 | £9.56 |
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 £21,000 a year after tax in the UK?
With default settings, a £21,000 annual salary in the UK leaves about £18,640 a year after £2,360 of deductions, an effective rate of 11.2% (2026/27).
What is £21,000 a year per month after tax?
About £1,553 a month, or £358 a week.
What hourly rate is £21,000 a year?
Based on a 37.5-hour week, it is about £10.77 an hour before tax and £9.56 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.
