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Tax year 2026/27  ·  Bank of England base rate 3.75%

Compare two salaries

Weighing up a new job or a promotion? See two salaries side-by-side and exactly how much more (or less) you'd actually keep.

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Common questions

What does this comparison show?

It puts two salaries side by side with the take-home, Income Tax and National Insurance for each, plus the difference, so you can see what a pay rise or a job offer is really worth after deductions.

Why is the take-home gap smaller than the salary gap?

Because the higher salary is taxed at higher marginal rates, the difference in take-home is always smaller than the difference in gross, and it shrinks sharply across the £50,270 and £100,000 thresholds.

Can I compare a job in Scotland with one elsewhere?

Yes. Set the region for each salary to compare the Scottish Income Tax bands against the rest of the UK, which matters most above £43,662.

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