Salary goal

Know the number. Aim for the offer.

Tell us the take-home pay you want each month. We’ll show you the exact UK gross salary to target for 2026/27 — so your next pay rise, promotion or job move has a real finish line.

Your goal

What do you want to take home?

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We work backwards through 2026/27 Income Tax, National Insurance, your pension and student loan to find the gross salary that hits your target.

Aim for this gross salary

£47,486

£3,957 / month gross76% keep rate

To take home £3,000 a month, that’s your target.

What you’d part with (annual)

Gross salary
£47,486
Pension contribution
− £2,374
Income tax
− £6,508
National Insurance
− £2,603
Total deductions
− £11,486
Take-home pay
£36,000

Your plan

Solid mid-market target. £47,486 is realistic with 3–7 years of experience in most professional roles.

Estimates for rest of UK (excl. Scotland) using a standard tax code and salary-sacrifice pension. Not financial advice.