2025/26 Income Tax Bands
England, Wales & Northern Ireland
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £12,570 (Personal Allowance) | 0% |
| £12,571 – £50,270 | 20% |
| £50,271 – £125,140 | 40% |
| Above £125,140 | 45% |
Scotland
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| £0 – £12,570 | 0% |
| £12,570 – £15,397 | 19% |
| £15,397 – £27,491 | 20% |
| £27,491 – £43,662 | 21% |
| £43,662 – £75,000 | 42% |
| £75,000 – £125,140 | 45% |
| Above £125,140 | 48% |
2025/26 National Insurance
The employee NI main rate stayed at 8% for 2025/26, unchanged from the April 2024 cut.
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £12,570 | 0% |
| £12,571 – £50,270 | 8.0% |
| Above £50,270 | 2% |
Worked Example — £35,000 Salary in 2025/26
| Region | Income Tax | National Insurance | Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland | £4,486 | £1,794 | £28,720 |
| Scotland | £4,533 | £1,794 | £28,673 |
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Scottish bands sourced from gov.scot Scottish Income Tax 2025/26 rates and bands. Rest-of-UK bands and NI thresholds from HMRC / House of Commons Library rates and allowances briefings. Verify on gov.uk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Income Tax rates in 2025/26?
England, Wales and Northern Ireland used the same bands as 2026/27: £12,570 tax-free Personal Allowance, then 20% up to £50,270, 40% up to £125,140, and 45% above — these bands have been frozen since 2021/22. Scotland used its own bands (see table above).
What was the National Insurance rate in 2025/26?
The employee NI main rate stayed at 8% for 2025/26, unchanged from the April 2024 cut.
Why would I need 2025/26 tax rates instead of the current year?
Common reasons: checking an old payslip or P60 for accuracy, working out backdated pay or a tribunal settlement, comparing your pay rise year-on-year, or verifying HMRC correspondence about a previous tax year.
Can I still file or amend a 2025/26 Self Assessment return?
HMRC generally allows amendments to a Self Assessment return up to 12 months after the filing deadline for that year — check gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns/corrections for current rules, as deadlines vary by circumstance.