£20,000 vs £30,000 side by side
| £20,000 | £30,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £20,000 | £30,000 |
| Take-home / year | £17,920 | £25,120 |
| Take-home / month | £1,493 | £2,093 |
| Income tax | £1,486 | £3,486 |
| National Insurance | £594 | £1,394 |
| Tax band | basic rate (20%) | basic rate (20%) |
| UK rank (all employees) | 22nd | 43rd |
Both figures use rest-of-UK 2026/27 rates, 40h/week, no pension or student loan. See each in full: £20,000 · £30,000.
£20,000 vs £30,000 — FAQ
What's the take-home difference between £20,000 and £30,000?
£30,000 takes home about £7,200 a year more than £20,000 — roughly £600 a month — after tax and National Insurance (2026/27).
How much of the £10,000 pay rise do you actually keep?
About 72% of it. Of the £10,000 extra gross, you keep £7,200 after income tax and National Insurance; the rest goes in tax at your marginal rate.