Pay & tax
Northern Ireland salary calculator
Enter your salary, tax code and any bonus or pension details to see your Northern Ireland take-home pay per day, week and year.
How it works
Unlike Scotland and Wales, Northern Ireland has no devolved power over Income Tax at all — it is set entirely by the UK government at Westminster, using the same Personal Allowance, basic, higher and additional rates as England. National Insurance, student loan repayment and pension rules are also UK-wide and identical to the rest of the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Does Northern Ireland have its own Income Tax rates?
No. Unlike Scotland and Wales, Northern Ireland has no devolved power over Income Tax — it is set by the UK government and is always identical to England’s rates.
Is National Insurance different in Northern Ireland?
No. National Insurance, student loan thresholds and pension rules are UK-wide and identical across Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.
What tax code should I use?
Check a recent payslip or your HMRC personal tax account. 1257L is the standard code for a single job with the full tax-free Personal Allowance.
How accurate is this for Northern Ireland specifically?
It uses the standard UK-wide Income Tax bands, which apply in full to Northern Ireland. See the main UK take-home pay calculator for the full method, including Scotland.
Method: published UK 2026/27 tax year rates. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How our calculators work.