£38,000 Salary After Tax
Calculate your take-home pay on a £38,000 salary including Income Tax, National Insurance, and other deductions.
Full Tax Breakdown
Income
Deductions
Take Home by Period
| Period | Gross | Tax | NI | Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | £38,000 | £5,086 | £2,034 | £30,880 |
| Monthly | £3,166.67 | £423.83 | £169.53 | £2,573.30 |
| Weekly | £730.77 | £97.81 | £39.12 | £593.84 |
| Daily | £146.15 | £19.56 | £7.82 | £118.77 |
With Pension & Student Loan
With 5% Pension
Salary sacrifice pension contribution
With Student Loan (Plan 2)
Post-2012 university loan repayment
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Your Income
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Take Home Pay
£30,879.60/year
81.3% of gross income
- Gross Income£38,000.00
- Taxable Income£25,430.00
- Income Tax-£5,086.00
- National Insurance-£2,034.40
- Total Deductions-£7,120.40
18.7%
Effective Rate
20%
Marginal Rate
£38,000 Salary Insights
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£38,000 vs UK Wages
Above UK median
+9%
vs UK Median
£3,000
Above Median
Where Your £38,000 Goes
Annual breakdown of your salary
Tax Benefits on £38,000 from Pension
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is £38,000 after tax in the UK?
On a £38,000 salary in the UK (2025/26), your take-home pay after tax is £30,880 per year, or £2,573 per month. You pay £5,086 in income tax and £2,034 in National Insurance.
How much tax do I pay on £38,000?
On a £38,000 salary, you pay £5,086 in income tax (18.7% effective rate) and £2,034 in National Insurance. Your marginal tax rate is 20%.
What tax band is £38,000 in?
A £38,000 salary puts you in the Basic Rate (20%) tax band. Your taxable income of £25,430 is taxed progressively across the bands.