Understanding Your UK Tax Code in 2025/26
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Read More »Your Ultimate UK Salary & Tax Calculator Hub
Calculate your 2025/26 take-home pay, compare salaries, plan your finances, and explore average UK salaries or minimum wage earnings with our free, accurate UK tools.
Navigating the world of UK salaries, taxes, and personal finance can be complex. Whether you're starting a new job, negotiating a pay rise, planning for a mortgage, or simply trying to understand your payslip, having access to accurate and easy-to-use tools is essential.
CheckAWage is here to simplify your financial planning. We provide a comprehensive suite of free calculators, meticulously updated for the 2025/26 tax year across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. From detailed take-home pay breakdowns to pension contribution impacts and salary comparisons against national averages, our goal is to empower you with the information you need to make informed financial decisions.
Explore our tools and dive into our blog for deeper insights into managing your money effectively in the UK.
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UK Salary Calculator
Calculate take-home pay after tax, NI, pension, and student loans for 2025/26 across the UK.
Calculate NowHourly Wage Calculator
Convert hourly rates to annual earnings with tax and NI deductions included.
Calculate NowPension Salary Sacrifice
Estimate tax savings and pension boosts for 2025/26 with salary sacrifice.
Calculate NowAverage Salaries UK
Explore over 50 UK salary averages for 2025/26 by industry, region, and role.
Discover SalariesMinimum Wage 40 Hours
Calculate your minimum wage salary for a 40-hour week in 2025/26 by age.
Explore NowWhy Choose CheckAWage?
We strive to be your most reliable resource for UK financial calculations:
- Up-to-Date: Uses official 2025/26 HMRC tax rates and thresholds.
- UK-Wide: Accurate calculations for England, Scotland, Wales, and NI tax bands.
- Comprehensive: A wide range of tools for salary, tax, pension, mortgage, and budgeting needs.
- User-Friendly: Designed with simple, clear interfaces for ease of use.
- Free & Secure: Completely free to use, and we do not store your personal calculation data.
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