£21,000 Salary Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay after tax and National Insurance for 2025/26

£21,000 Annual Salary Breakdown

Monthly Take-Home Pay
£1,553
per month after tax
Gross Salary: £21,000
Income Tax: -£1,686
National Insurance: -£674
Annual Net Pay: £18,640
Monthly: £1,553
Weekly: £358

Understanding Your £21,000 Salary

With a gross salary of £21,000, you'll take home £1,553 per month (£18,640 annually) after income tax (£1,686) and National Insurance (£674) deductions.

Key Points:

  • Tax Year: 2025/26 (England)
  • Personal Allowance: £12,570
  • Basic Rate Tax: 20% on £12,571-£50,270
  • Higher Rate Tax: 40% on £50,271-£125,140
  • NI Rate: 8% (£12,571-£50,270), 2% above

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