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Key Rates
Gross Salary
£48,000.00per year
£4,000.00 per month
Take-Home Pay
£38,079.60per year
£3,173.30 per month
Per Month
£3,173.30
Per Week
£732.30
Income Tax
£7,086.00
National Insurance
£2,834.40
| Item | % of Total | Annually (£) | Monthly (£) | Weekly (£) | Daily (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | 100% | 48,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 923.08 | 184.62 |
| Income Tax | 15% | 7,086.00 | 590.50 | 136.27 | 27.25 |
| National Insurance | 6% | 2,834.40 | 236.20 | 54.51 | 10.90 |
| Take-Home Pay | 79% | 38,079.60 | 3,173.30 | 732.30 | 146.46 |
Smart Tips
You're in the 20% Basic Rate band — all your income above £12,570 is taxed at the standard rate.
How UK Tax Works on a £48k Salary (2025/26)
With a gross annual salary of £48,000.00, your take-home pay for the 2025/26 tax year is £38,079.60 per year — that is £3,173.30 per month and £732.30 per week.
Your total deductions amount to £9,920.40, giving an effective tax rate of 20.7%. Your marginal rate — the rate on your next pound of income — is 28%.
Your Income Across Tax Bands
Income Tax Bands
National Insurance Bands
Key Tax Thresholds for 2025/26
| Threshold | Amount | Your Status |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance (0% tax) | £12,570.00 | Above |
| Basic Rate threshold (20%) | £12,571.00 | Above |
| NI Primary Threshold (8%) | £12,570.00 | Above |
| Higher Rate threshold (40%) | £50,270.00 | Below |
| NI Upper Earnings Limit (2%) | £50,270.00 | Below |
| Child Benefit charge starts | £60,000.00 | Below |
| PA taper begins (60% trap) | £100,000.00 | Below |
| PA fully withdrawn | £125,140.00 | Below |
| Additional Rate (45%) | £125,140.00 | Below |
How to Reduce Tax on a £48k Salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension
Contributions reduce your taxable income pound-for-pound. At 20% tax + 8% NI, every £100 into pension costs you only £72 in take-home pay.
Try Salary Sacrifice CalculatorISA Allowance
You can save up to £20,000 per year in an ISA. All income and gains within an ISA are completely tax-free — no income tax, no capital gains tax.