Calculate your 2024-25 HMRC income tax, Class 1 National Insurance contributions, and estimated take-home pay.
| Tax Band | Taxable Amount | Rate | Tax |
|---|
| Taxable Income (above personal allowance) | Band | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £37,700 | Basic Rate | 20% |
| £37,701 – £125,140 | Higher Rate | 40% |
| Over £125,140 | Additional Rate | 45% |
Personal Allowance 2024-25: £12,570 (frozen until April 2028). Tapers by £1 for every £2 earned above £100,000, reaching zero at £125,140.
| Annual Earnings | NI Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £12,570 (Primary Threshold) | 0% |
| £12,571 – £50,270 (UEL) | 8% |
| Above £50,270 | 2% |
The NI rate was reduced from 10% to 8% in April 2024. The Upper Earnings Limit (UEL) is £50,270 — aligning with the higher rate income tax threshold.
| Plan | Threshold | Rate | Who It Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan 1 | £24,990/yr | 9% | Started uni before 1 Sep 2012 (England/Wales/NI) |
| Plan 2 | £27,295/yr | 9% | Started uni on/after 1 Sep 2012 (England/Wales) |
| Plan 4 | £31,395/yr | 9% | Scotland |
| Plan 5 | £25,000/yr | 9% | Started 2023+ (new students) |