UK Income Percentile Calculator
Find out where your salary ranks compared to all UK earners. Are you in the top 10%? Top 1%? See exactly where you stand.
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Find out where you rank in the UK
Half of UK workers earn more, half earn less
Your Ranking
£45,000 annual salary
You're in the top half of UK earners
Earn £15,000 more to reach Top 10%
UK Income Percentile Reference Table
Approximate salary thresholds for each percentile band
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| Top 90% | £15,000+ |
| Top 80% | £20,000+ |
| Top 75% | £23,000+ |
| Top 70% | £25,000+ |
| Top 60% | £28,000+ |
| Top 50% | £35,000+ |
| Top 40% | £40,000+ |
| Top 30% | £47,000+ |
| Top 25% | £52,000+ |
| Top 20% | £55,000+ |
| Top 10% | £60,000+ |
| Top 5% | £80,000+ |
| Top 1% | £180,000+ |
Data based on HMRC income statistics. Includes all UK taxpayers.
Key Income Thresholds
You earn more than three-quarters of UK workers
You're in the top decile of UK earners
Elite earners - pays ~30% of all UK income tax
Frequently Asked Questions
What salary puts you in the top 10% in the UK?
To be in the top 10% of UK earners, you need to earn approximately £60,000 or more per year. This puts you ahead of 90% of all UK taxpayers.
What salary is top 1% in the UK?
To be in the top 1% of UK earners, you need to earn around £180,000 or more per year. The top 1% of taxpayers contribute about 30% of all income tax collected.
What is the median salary in the UK?
The median UK salary is approximately £35,000 per year (2024 data). This means half of all workers earn more than this, and half earn less.
Am I rich if I earn £100,000?
At £100,000, you're in approximately the top 3-4% of UK earners. While this is well above average, perception of "rich" varies. You'd have a comfortable lifestyle but may not feel wealthy, especially in London.