UK Income Ranking 2025/26
£40,000 Salary - Where Do You Rank?
A £40,000 salary puts you in the top 40% of UK earners. You earn more than 60% of all UK workers.
Your UK Income Ranking
Top 40%
of UK Earners
BottomMedian (£35k)Top
You're in the top half of UK earners
£40,000 Salary Statistics
You earn more than
60%
of UK workers
Approx. workers below
19m
of 31m taxpayers
Monthly Take-Home
£2,693.30
after tax
vs UK Median
+£5,000
above £35,000
UK Income Thresholds
| Threshold | Salary Required |
|---|---|
| Top 50% | £35,000+ |
| Top 25% | £52,000+ |
| Top 10% | £60,000+ |
| Top 5% | £80,000+ |
| Top 1% | £180,000+ |
Your Next Milestone
To reach Top 30%
Earn £7,000 more
Target salary: £47,000
That's an increase of
18%