UK rank (all employees)41st percentile
Take-home / year£24,400
Take-home / month£2,033
Take-home / week£469
Effective / hour£11.73
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £29,000 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£3,286 |
| National Insurance | −£1,314 |
| Take-home pay | £24,400 |
Rest-of-UK tax rules, 2026/27 rates, 40h/week over 52 weeks, no pension or student loan. Adjust these in the calculator →
Live in Scotland? See £29,000 under Scottish tax rules →
Income tax band breakdown
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £16,430 | £3,286 |
You are in the basic rate (20%) band.
How £29,000 compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 24th percentile of full-time employees, and the 41st percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
It is about 10% above the same-hours minimum-wage floor of £26,437 (£12.71/hr).
£29,000 after tax — FAQ
How much is £29,000 after tax?
A £29,000 gross salary leaves about £24,400 a year after tax — roughly £2,033 a month — once £3,286 income tax and £1,314 National Insurance are deducted (rest-of-UK rules, 2026/27, no pension or student loan).
What is £29,000 a year per month after tax?
About £2,033 a month, or roughly £469 a week, based on the £24,400 annual take-home for 2026/27.
How much tax do you pay on £29,000?
On £29,000 you pay about £3,286 in income tax and £1,314 in National Insurance, putting you in the basic rate (20%) band.
What is £29,000 a year per hour?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £29,000 is about £13.94 an hour gross, or £11.73 an hour after tax.
Is £29,000 a good salary in the UK?
£29,000 sits at about the 41st percentile of UK employees by gross pay, which is below the UK median, so lower than most people earn — though what counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.