Your gross salary is only the starting point. Profession-specific pension schemes, allowances and tax rules mean take-home pay varies significantly between sectors. These guides break down exactly what each profession earns after Income Tax, National Insurance and pension contributions.
Agenda for Change pay bands 2–9, NHS Pension contributions, London supplements and monthly take-home estimates for nurses, AHPs and managers.
Main Pay Range (M1–M6), Upper Pay Range (U1–U3), Leadership Groups and London pay scales with take-home after Teachers Pension Scheme contributions.
Police Constable to Chief Superintendent pay scales, Police Pension Scheme 2015 (CARE 1/55.3), London Met premium and key allowances for 2025/26.
Gray Book pay scales from Trainee to Area Manager, Firefighters Pension Scheme 2015 contributions, retained (on-call) pay and take-home estimates.
Foundation Year 1–2 and Specialty Training nodal pay, NHS Pension contributions, London weighting, and student loan impact for 2024/25.
NQ solicitor salaries from Magic Circle to high street, PQE progression to partner, the 60% tax trap above £100,000, and estimated take-home.
Convert your day rate to annual take-home: inside vs outside IR35 comparison, umbrella vs limited company, and claimable expenses for IT and professional contractors.
AA to SCS pay grades, Fast Stream starting salaries, Civil Service Pension Scheme (Alpha) contributions, and estimated take-home by grade for 2025/26.
Investment banking analyst to Managing Director base + bonus, retail banking grades, private banking and fintech pay — with estimated take-home and bonus tax breakdown.
All take-home estimates assume England tax rates, Personal Allowance £12,570, and profession-specific pension contribution rates for 2024/25. They are illustrative — individual tax codes, student loans, marriage allowance, Scottish Income Tax and other factors will change your actual take-home. For a precise calculation, use the take-home pay calculator.