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£21,000 after tax in the UK (2026/27)
On a £21,000 salary you take homeOn £21,000 you take home
£1,553.30a month
YearYear
£18,639.60
WeekWeek
£358.45
DayDay
£71.69
Hour (37.5 h week)Hour (37.5 h)
£9.56
Take-home 88.8%Income tax £1,686.00 (8.0%)Tax £1,686.00National Insurance £674.40 (3.2%)NI £674.40
In plain words
On a salary of £21,000 in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, the first £12,570 is tax-free. You pay 20% income tax on the next £8,430, which is £1,686.00, and 8% National Insurance on the same amount, which is £674.40. That leaves £18,639.60 a year. Out of every extra £1 you earn, you keep 72p.
The full picture
£21,000 payslip
| £21,000 payslip | Year | Month | Week | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £21,000.00 | £1,750.00 | £403.85 | £80.77 |
| Tax-free allowance | £12,570.00 | £1,047.50 | £241.73 | £48.35 |
| Income tax | −£1,686.00 | −£140.50 | −£32.42 | −£6.48 |
| National Insurance | −£674.40 | −£56.20 | −£12.97 | −£2.59 |
| Take-home pay | £18,639.60 | £1,553.30 | £358.45 | £71.69 |
Day = yearly ÷ 260 working days. Tax code 1257L, no pension or student loan.
Effective rate
11.2%
Next £1 you earnNext £1
28p
Your employer paysEmployer pays
£23,400
To the 40% bandTo 40% band
£29,270
Compare nearby salaries
| Salary | Take-home a year | Take-home a montha month |
|---|---|---|
| £21,000 | £18,639.60 | £1,553.30 |
| £26,000 | £22,239.60 | £1,853.30 |
| £31,000 | £25,839.60 | £2,153.30 |
A £5,000 rise from £21,000 adds £3,600 a year (£300 a month) to your take-home pay.
Questions about £21,000
How much tax do I pay on £21,000?
£1,686.00 income tax and £674.40 National Insurance in 2026/27, £2,360.40 in total.
What is £21,000 a year per hour?
£10.77 an hour before tax and £9.56 after tax, on a 37.5 hour week.
Is it different in Scotland?
Yes. Scotland has its own income tax bands. Use the calculator and choose Scotland to see your figure.
Sources: GOV.UK income tax rates · GOV.UK National Insurance rates · Tax code 1257L, no pension or student loan.