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Net to Gross Salary Calculator 2026/27

Know the take-home pay you need? Work backwards to the gross salary that gives it, after Income Tax and National Insurance.

2026/27 rates · verified 11 October 2026

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GROSS SALARY NEEDED

Gross salaries for common take-home amounts

Take-home a monthGross salary (England, Wales, NI)Gross salary (Scotland)
£1,500£20,112£20,057
£2,000£28,445£28,390
£2,500£36,778£36,825
£3,000£45,112£45,953
£3,500£54,211£57,130
£4,000£64,556£67,844
£5,000£85,246£90,080
£6,000£109,059£122,107

Working backwards is useful for job offers, contractor day rates and maintenance or mortgage calculations where you know the monthly figure you need.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert net salary to gross?

Because tax rates step up with income, there's no single formula. This calculator searches for the gross salary whose take-home matches yours, using the 2026/27 rates.

What gross salary gives £2,000 a month take-home?

About £28,445 a year in England, Wales or NI (£28,390 in Scotland) with no pension or student loan.

Does this include pension and student loan?

No, it assumes neither. Add them on the main take-home pay calculator if you need them.

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All rates, thresholds and dates on this page come from official sources, including GOV.UK, HM Revenue and Customs, the Scottish Government, Revenue Scotland and the Welsh Government. Last verified 11 October 2026.