Complete Guide to UK Income Tax 2026/26
Full breakdown of income tax bands, personal allowance, PAYE and how to understand your tax code.
Expert, up-to-date guides to help you understand your pay, tax and deductions for the 2026/26 tax year.
Everything you need to know about UK income tax bands, personal allowances, PAYE and how to reduce your tax bill legally.
Read Full Guide âFull breakdown of income tax bands, personal allowance, PAYE and how to understand your tax code.
What is National Insurance, how much you pay, and what it funds. Complete Class 1 NIC guide.
How Scottish income tax differs from the rest of the UK, with full rate and band breakdown.
Understand when you start repaying, how much you pay, and when student loans get written off.
How pension contributions reduce your income tax, auto-enrolment rules, and annual allowances.
Calculate your income tax and National Insurance as a sole trader or freelancer in the UK.
What is the average UK salary in 2026? Median and mean salaries broken down by age, region, industry and gender.
Convert hourly pay to annual salary or annual salary to hourly rate. Includes National Minimum Wage guide.
How salary sacrifice schemes work for pensions, childcare and electric cars â and how much you could save.
How dividend tax works, rates and allowances for 2026/26, and how to calculate your dividend tax bill.
How statutory maternity pay (SMP) works, how much you'll receive, and how to calculate maternity pay.
Understand your HMRC tax code, what each letter means, and how to check if your tax code is correct.
Quick reference for common UK salaries â England/Wales/NI, including 5% pension. Use the full calculator for personalised results â
* England/Wales/NI rates. 5% pension. No student loan. Standard personal allowance. Click any salary to calculate with full options.