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Net pay (take-home pay)

UK tax glossary · Last reviewed: April 2026

Net pay is gross pay minus Income Tax, National Insurance, pension, student loan, and any other deductions. It is the amount paid into your bank account.

Use our salary calculator to estimate net pay from a gross salary, tax code, and pension settings.

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