Salary Calculator: Compare Gross Salary and Net Pay

A salary calculator helps answer a simple question: what does a headline salary actually mean after tax and deductions? Gross salary is useful for comparing offers, but net pay is what lands in your bank account.

This PAYE calculator converts salary into estimated take-home pay across annual, monthly, fortnightly, and weekly views. It can also estimate gross and net hourly rates when you enter your usual hours per week.

Gross salary vs net salary

Gross salary is your pay before income tax and deductions. Net salary is the remaining amount after PAYE tax, employee contributions, and any extra deductions you choose to include. The difference can be large, especially when salary moves into a higher tax band.

Comparing job offers

When two offers use different pay periods, compare both on the same basis. Enter each gross salary, choose the same output frequency, and review annual net pay as well as monthly or weekly take-home pay.

Planning changes

A salary calculator is also useful for testing a raise, reduced hours, bonus income, or regular deductions. Adjust one input at a time so you can see which change affects your take-home pay most.

For payroll, filing, or residency questions, always check official guidance or speak with a qualified adviser.