UK Bonus & Overtime Tax Calculator 2026/27

2026/27

Enter annual salary and a cash bonus, or build overtime from rate, hours and multiplier, to estimate how much extra pay you keep after marginal deductions.

Rates reviewed 14 August 2026. Methodology

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Scope: Annual marginal estimate, not an exact payslip. It compares the same employment before and after extra cash pay using the selected regional tax bands, NI category and optional loan settings; tax codes, payment timing and pensions are excluded.
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NI category and student loans

Use the category confirmed by payroll

Example result

Net bonus pay

£3,600.00

Marginal deductions

£1,400.00

From £5,000.00 gross extra pay in this annual estimate.

Gross Extra Pay

£5,000.00

You Keep

72.00%

of gross extra pay

Marginal Deduction Rate

28.00%

Extra Pay Deduction BreakdownView details
Income Tax
Marginal£5,000.00Tax £1,000.00
Employee NI — category A
Marginal£5,000.00Tax £400.00
Undergraduate student loan
Selected plan£5,000.00Tax £0.00
Postgraduate loan
6% when selected£5,000.00Tax £0.00
Total extra deductions
£5,000.00Tax £1,400.00
Net bonus pay
£5,000.00Tax £3,600.00

Annual take-home comparison

Estimated take-home rises from £32,319.60 to £35,919.60, a difference of £3,600.00.

Employer view

The extra pay creates £750.00 of estimated employer NI, making the employer's incremental cost £5,750.00 before pension or other costs.

Official sources

Rates and thresholds are checked against the following primary sources. Review dates are shown on the relevant guide or methodology page.

Last reviewed: 14 August 2026

Scope and limitations
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances. View methodology

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