UK Income Ranking 2025/26
£55,000 Salary - Where Do You Rank?
A £55,000 salary puts you in the top 20% of UK earners. You earn more than 80% of all UK workers.
Your UK Income Ranking
Top 20%
of UK Earners
BottomMedian (£35k)Top
You're in the top 25% - above average earner
£55,000 Salary Statistics
You earn more than
80%
of UK workers
Approx. workers below
25m
of 31m taxpayers
Monthly Take-Home
£3,538.12
after tax
vs UK Median
+£20,000
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 15%
Earn £3,000 more
Target salary: £58,000
That's an increase of
5%