UK rank (all employees)46th percentile
Take-home / year£25,840
Take-home / month£2,153
Take-home / week£497
Effective / hour£12.42
Where the money goes
| Gross salary | £31,000 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | −£3,686 |
| National Insurance | −£1,474 |
| Take-home pay | £25,840 |
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 £31,000 under Scottish tax rules →
Income tax band breakdown
| Band | Rate | On | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal allowance | 0% | £12,570 | £0 |
| Basic rate | 20% | £18,430 | £3,686 |
You are in the basic rate (20%) band.
How £31,000 compares
By gross pay this salary sits at about the 30th percentile of full-time employees, and the 46th percentile of all employees (ONS ASHE via Nomis).
It is about 17% above the same-hours minimum-wage floor of £26,437 (£12.71/hr).
£31,000 after tax — FAQ
How much is £31,000 after tax?
A £31,000 gross salary leaves about £25,840 a year after tax — roughly £2,153 a month — once £3,686 income tax and £1,474 National Insurance are deducted (rest-of-UK rules, 2026/27, no pension or student loan).
What is £31,000 a year per month after tax?
About £2,153 a month, or roughly £497 a week, based on the £25,840 annual take-home for 2026/27.
How much tax do you pay on £31,000?
On £31,000 you pay about £3,686 in income tax and £1,474 in National Insurance, putting you in the basic rate (20%) band.
What is £31,000 a year per hour?
At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, £31,000 is about £14.90 an hour gross, or £12.42 an hour after tax.
Is £31,000 a good salary in the UK?
£31,000 sits at about the 46th percentile of UK employees by gross pay, which is around the UK median — though what counts as 'good' depends on your hours, location and outgoings.