£29,000 after tax in the UK (2026/27)
£29,000 by pay period
| Period | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly | £29,000 | £24,400 |
| Monthly | £2,417 | £2,033 |
| Weekly | £558 | £469 |
| Daily (260 working days) | £112 | £94 |
| Hourly (37.5-hour week) | £14.87 | £12.51 |
Where the deductions go
| Deduction | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | £3,286 | £274 |
| National Insurance | £1,314 | £110 |
| Take-home pay | £24,400 | £2,033 |
Effective deduction rate: 15.9% · Marginal rate on your next pound: 28.0%.
Common variations at £29,000
| Scenario | Take-home / year | vs standard |
|---|---|---|
| Living in Scotland | £24,439 | £40 |
| With a Plan 2 student loan | £24,400 | £0 |
| With 5% salary-sacrifice pension | £23,356 | -£1,044 |
Adjust every option, pension, student loan plans, Scottish rates, in the interactive UK salary calculator.
Scottish taxpayer? See £29,000 after tax in Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Is £29,000 a good salary in the UK?
Median gross annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK were around £37,000 in 2025, so £29,000 is below the full-time median. How far it goes depends heavily on region and housing costs.
How much tax do I pay on £29,000?
£3,286 in Income Tax and £1,314 in employee National Insurance in 2026/27, assuming tax code 1257L, NI category A and no other deductions.
What assumptions does this page make?
Tax year 2026/27, England/Wales/NI rates (Scotland shown above), tax code 1257L, no pension, no student loan, no benefits in kind. See how we calculate UK figures.
Rates verified against HMRC's published 2026/27 rates and thresholds. Last updated 2026-11-04.