£21,000 salary breakdown
| Year | Month | Week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £21,000.00 | £1,750.00 | £403.85 |
| Income Tax | £1,686.00 | £140.50 | £32.42 |
| National Insurance | £674.40 | £56.20 | £12.97 |
| Take-home pay | £18,639.60 | £1,553.30 | £358.45 |
That works out at about £71.69 take-home per working day. Before tax, £21,000 is about £10.77 an hour at 37.5 hours a week.
How the tax is worked out
The first £12,570 is covered by the Personal Allowance. Income Tax on £21,000 is £1,686.00 and employee National Insurance is £674.40, taking 11.2% of your gross pay in total. On each extra £100 you earn at this level, about £28 goes in tax and National Insurance.
£21,000 after tax in Scotland
Scotland uses different Income Tax bands. A Scottish taxpayer on £21,000 takes home about £18,679.27 a year (£1,556.61 a month), which is £39.67 more a year than in the rest of the UK.
What is not included
These figures assume a standard 1257L tax code, no pension contributions, no benefits in kind and an employee below State Pension age. Pension contributions and salary sacrifice reduce your take-home pay but also reduce your tax. Use the take-home pay calculator to try a different salary or tax region.
Common questions
How much is £21,000 after tax per month?
About £1,553.30 a month in England, Wales or Northern Ireland in the 2026/27 tax year, after Income Tax and National Insurance.
How much is £21,000 after tax per week?
About £358.45 a week, based on 52 weeks.
What is £21,000 a year per hour?
About £10.77 an hour before tax, based on 37.5 hours a week and 52 paid weeks.
How much tax do I pay on £21,000?
£1,686.00 Income Tax and £674.40 National Insurance a year, a combined 11.2% of your salary.
How much is £21,000 after tax in Scotland?
About £18,679.27 a year, or £1,556.61 a month, using Scottish Income Tax bands.
For general information and planning, not personalised financial or tax advice. Figures use 2026/27 rates checked on 30 September 2026.