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Current Salary

New Salary

+£7,200
per year
That's £600 more each month
Of the extra £10,000 gross, you keep £7,200 — taxed at 28%
How is this calculated? ↓

Detailed Comparison

Current
New
Difference
Gross Salary
£40,000
£50,000
+£10,000
Income Tax
£5,486
£7,486
+£2,000
National Insurance
£2,194
£2,994
+£800
Take-Home Pay
£32,320
£39,520
+£7,200

Where Your Salary Goes

Take-Home Pay
Income Tax
National Insurance
All UK tax bands
National Insurance
Pensions
Student loans
Scottish rates
Overtime

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Salary Comparison Tool

Our UK salary comparison calculator helps you understand exactly how much more (or less) you'll take home when comparing two different salaries. Whether you're evaluating a job offer, considering a pay rise, or planning your finances, this side-by-side tax comparison shows the real difference in your pocket after all deductions.

Unlike basic calculators, our tool lets you customise each salary independently with different pension schemes (salary sacrifice, auto-enrolment, personal), student loan plans, overtime, and even different tax years or regions. This makes it ideal for comparing offers with different benefit packages—see how a lower salary with generous employer pension contributions stacks up against a higher salary with minimal benefits. The calculator accounts for current HMRC income tax bands, National Insurance contributions, and all deductions to give you accurate take-home pay and total compensation comparisons.

Disclaimer: All calculations are based on the selected tax year rates and are for illustrative purposes only. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor for personalised advice.