How do I work out net pay from a gross salary?

Use our Gross to Net Salary Calculator to see what your employee will actually “take home” from a gross wage agreement. Simply enter the gross pay per week or month, and the calculator will show the net wage per week, month, and year.

At Stafftax, we recommend discussing and agreeing salaries in gross terms, but we understand employees often want to know their take-home pay.

Please note: if a net salary has been agreed, the employer must cover the employee’s pension contribution in addition to their own. Learn more about the difference between gross vs net pay here, Gross vs Net.

Important information to note:

Please note, these calculations are based on the rates effective from the 6th April 2025.

These calculations are for guidance only and not to be used to pay your employee.

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**Please note, these calculations are for guidance only and should not be used to pay your employee**

All employees, including household staff, have a legal minimum holiday entitlement. Work out how much your employee is entitled too with our holiday calculator.

More to hiring than you initially thought?

Stafftax can help

Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Along with our Gross to Net Salary Calculator we also have a Holiday Calculator to guide you on the correct holiday your employee is entitled to. Plus, we offer comprehensive services in domestic staff payroll and pensions – we can even pay your employee and your HMRC liabilities on your behalf each month.

If you have any questions about your employer responsibilities, or would like to know how we can help you, please contact us.

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Net to Gross Salary Calculator

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Holiday Calculator

Your employee has a legal minimum holiday entitlement. It is your responsibility  to state your employees holiday allowance in the contract of employment.

Rates & Thresholds

Please see the tables on this link for the latest Tax and National Insurance Rates & Thresholds.