How much tax do I pay on £30,000 in Scotland?

On a £30,000 salary in Scotland, you pay £3,497 in income tax and £1,394 in National Insurance. Your take-home pay is £25,108 per year.

Do I pay more tax on £30,000 in Scotland than England?

Yes, on £30,000 you pay £11 more in tax in Scotland compared to England. Your take-home in Scotland is £25,108 vs £25,120 in England.

On a £30,000 salary in Scotland, your monthly take-home pay is approximately £2,092 after Scottish income tax and National Insurance deductions.

Scottish Tax Rates 2025/26

On a £30,000 salary in Scotland, your take-home pay is £2,092.36/month. That's £0.94/month less than in England.

Gross Salary

£30,000

per year

Scotland Take Home

£2,092.36

per month

Scottish Tax

£3,497

per year

vs England

-£11

per year

Gross Salary£30,000

Income Tax-£3,497

National Insurance-£1,394

Take Home (Year)£25,108

Take Home (Month)£2,092.36

Effective Tax Rate16.3%

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Gross Salary£30,000

Income Tax-£3,486

National Insurance-£1,394

Take Home (Year)£25,120

Take Home (Month)£2,093.30

Effective Tax Rate16.3%

You pay more tax in Scotland

£11/year

(£0.94/month)