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UK Income Ranking 2025/26

£49,278 Salary - Where Do You Rank?

A £49,278 salary puts you in the top 28% of UK earners. You earn more than 72% of all UK workers.

Your UK Income Ranking
Top 28%
of UK Earners
BottomMedian (£35k)Top

You're in the top half of UK earners

£49,278 Salary Statistics

You earn more than
72%
of UK workers
Approx. workers below
22m
of 31m taxpayers
Monthly Take-Home
£3,249.98
after tax
vs UK Median
+£14,278
above £35,000

UK Income Thresholds

ThresholdSalary 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 25%
Earn £2,722 more
Target salary: £52,000
That's an increase of
6%