Salary Calculator – Net & Take-Home Pay
See net/take-home pay from your gross salary. Add pre-tax and post-tax deductions, choose pay frequency, and view monthly or annual results with a clear breakdown.
⚠️ Advisory only: Results are estimates for guidance. Always verify with your payslip, employer or a qualified professional.
Calculate Your Salary Breakdown
Why Use This Salary Calculator?
Convert Gross ➜ Net with Full Tax Breakdown
Income tax, social contributions, and deductions clearly shown.
View Monthly, Weekly or Annual Salary
Switch pay period and see matching results instantly.
Include Pre-Tax & Post-Tax Deductions
Pension/benefits before tax and items deducted after tax.
Save & Share Your Salary Summary
Copy a link that preserves your inputs and result.
Salary Calculator Process (3 Simple Steps)
Enter Salary Amount & Pay Frequency
Choose annual or monthly gross salary (or hourly if supported).
Add Any Deductions & Tax Allowances
Pre-tax (e.g., pension) and post-tax items, plus personal allowances.
Review Your Take-Home Pay Breakdown
See income tax, social contributions, and your take-home pay.
How to Use This Salary Calculator
How Salary & Tax Calculations Work
Your taxable income is gross pay minus any pre-tax deductions and applicable allowances. Income tax and social contributions are calculated on that base (depending on local rules). Net/take-home pay equals gross pay minus taxes, social contributions and any post-tax deductions. This tool provides a transparent breakdown so you can understand each step.
Salary Formulas Explained (with Example)
- Taxable income:
TI = (Gross - PreTax) - Allowances - Income tax (flat example):
Tax = TI × t(or by bands if your country uses tax brackets) - Social contributions:
Soc = Base × s(Base is typically Gross − PreTax; depends on local rules) - Net pay:
Net = Gross − PreTax − Tax − Soc − PostTax - Pay period:
Monthly = Annual / 12(or use your selected frequency)
Worked example: Annual Gross = £50,000; Pre-tax deductions (pension) = £1,200/yr; Allowances = £0 (for simplicity); Social rate s = 7.5%; Flat tax rate t = 20%.
Taxable income TI = £50,000 − £1,200 = £48,800 ⇒ Tax = £9,760/yr.
Social = 7.5% × £48,800 = £3,660/yr. Post-tax deductions = £600/yr.
Net annual = £50,000 − £1,200 − £9,760 − £3,660 − £600 = £34,780.
Net monthly ≈ £34,780 / 12 = £2,898.33. (Illustrative only; real systems use brackets, thresholds and credits.)
Assumptions: Constant rates, no overtime/bonuses, and simplified tax where brackets are not configured. Always check against official rules for your country.
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