£15,000 after tax
On a £15,000 salary in the 2026/27 tax year you take home £14,319.60 a year — about £1,193 a month.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland, standard tax code, no pension contributions and no student loan. Change any of that in the full calculator.
Where £15,000 goes
| Item | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £15,000.00 | £1,250 |
| Personal allowance | £12,570.00 | £1,048 |
| Taxable income | £2,430.00 | £203 |
| Income tax | £486.00 | £41 |
| National Insurance | £194.40 | £16 |
| Take-home pay | £14,319.60 | £1,193 |
Effective tax rate
4.5%
Marginal rate
28%
Cost to employer
£16,500
£15,000 in every pay period
| Period | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Per year | £15,000.00 | £14,319.60 |
| Per month | £1,250.00 | £1,193.30 |
| Per week | £288.46 | £275.38 |
| Per day (5-day week) | £57.69 | £55.08 |
| Per hour (37.5 hrs/wk) | £7.69 | £7.34 |
£15,000 in Scotland
A Scottish taxpayer on £15,000 pays £461.70 in income tax against £486.00 elsewhere in the UK, taking home £14,343.90 — £24.30 more a year. See the Scottish tax calculator for the full breakdown.
Common questions
How much is £15,000 after tax?
£15,000 a year is £14,319.60 after tax in 2026/27 — about £1,193 a month. That is after £486.00 of income tax and £194.40 of National Insurance, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contributions and no student loan.
How much tax do I pay on £15,000?
On £15,000 you pay £486.00 in income tax and £194.40 in National Insurance, £680.40 in total. That is an effective rate of 4.5%, while your marginal rate — the tax on your next pound — is 28%.
Is £15,000 taxed differently in Scotland?
Yes. A Scottish taxpayer on £15,000 takes home £14,343.90, which is £24.30 more than the £14,319.60 someone in England, Wales or Northern Ireland takes home.
Nearby salaries
Figures use 2026/27 rates, last reviewed . See how we calculate for the method and sources. Guidance only, not tax advice.