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£20,000 After Tax UK

Take-home pay calculator for 2024/2025 tax year

On a £20,000 salary, your take-home pay is:

£17,920

per year

Monthly

£1,493

Weekly

£345

Daily

£69

Hourly

£8.62

Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary£20,000
Personal Allowance12,570
Taxable Income£7,430
Income Tax1,486
National Insurance594
Take-Home Pay£17,920

Effective tax rate: 10.4%

Tax Band Breakdown
BandAmountTax
20% rate£7,430£1,486
Total Income Tax£1,486
Scotland Tax Comparison

If you live in Scotland, different income tax rates apply. On £20,000:

England/Wales/NI

£17,920

Scotland

£17,943

Difference

+£23

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is £20,000 after tax UK?

On a £20,000 salary in the UK (2024/25), your take-home pay is £17,920 per year, or £1,493 per month. This is after deducting £1,486 income tax and £594 National Insurance.

What is the monthly take-home on £20,000?

The monthly take-home pay on a £20,000 salary is £1,493. This works out to £345 per week or £8.62 per hour (based on a 40-hour week).

How much tax do I pay on £20,000?

On a £20,000 salary, you pay £1,486 in income tax and £594 in National Insurance, for a total of £2,080. Your effective tax rate is 10.4%.

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Calculations based on 2024/2025 tax year rates for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is an estimate for illustrative purposes only.