£15,000 after tax in the UK (2026/27)
Take-home pay on £15,000
£14,320 / year
£1,193.30 per month · £275.38 per week · effective deduction rate 4.5%
| Year | Month | Week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £15,000.00 | £1,250.00 | £288.46 |
| Income tax | £486.00 | £40.50 | £9.35 |
| National Insurance | £194.40 | £16.20 | £3.74 |
| Take-home pay | £14,319.60 | £1,193.30 | £275.38 |
How £15,000 is taxed
Your top band is basic rate (20%). The first £12,570 is your tax-free Personal Allowance; the next £37,700 is taxed at 20%, income up to £125,140 at 40% and anything above at 45%. Employee National Insurance (Class 1) is 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 and 2% above that.
FAQ
What is £15,000 after tax in the UK?
On a £15,000 salary you take home about £14,320 a year (£1,193 a month) in 2026/27, after £486 income tax and £194 National Insurance, assuming tax code 1257L and no pension.
How much is £15,000 a month after tax?
About £1,193.30 per month, or £275.38 per week.
Does this apply in Scotland?
No. Scotland has different income tax bands; these figures are for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. National Insurance is the same UK-wide.