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£21,000 after tax

Take-home pay on a £21,000 salary in 2026/27, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. No pension or student loan included; use the calculator to add them.

YearMonthWeek
Gross salary£21,000£1,750£404
Income tax£1,686£140£32
National Insurance£674£56£13
Take-home pay£18,640£1,553£358

Your personal allowance is £12,570. Tax and NI take 11.2% of your gross pay.

Questions

How much is £21,000 after tax?
On a salary of £21,000 in 2026/27 you take home about £18,640 a year (£1,553 a month) after £1,686 income tax and £674 National Insurance, before any pension or student loan.

What tax band is £21,000 in?
Basic rate (20%)

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