Calculators
Bonus Take Home Calculator
Estimate how an employment bonus affects your annual take-home pay, using WageOra's shared UK tax engine rather than a flat "bonus tax rate".
- 2026/27 UK tax year
- Based on published HMRC/GOV.UK information
- No account needed
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Calculate your bonus take-home
Enter your salary and bonus, then select Calculate bonus take-home to see the estimated effect.
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How this calculator works
This calculator compares your salary with and without the bonus through WageOra's shared tax engine, rather than applying a flat "bonus tax rate". This correctly captures effects like Personal Allowance taper when a bonus pushes your income over relevant thresholds.
How a bonus is actually taxed
There's no separate "bonus tax rate". See our guide on how a bonus is taxed in the UK to find out why, and how a large bonus can affect your tax band for that period.
Why your payslip may differ
Bonuses are often paid through a specific payslip and may be taxed differently in-period depending on your tax code and payroll software. This is an annual estimate, not an exact payroll bonus deduction. See why your payslip can differ from a salary calculator for why a bonus-month payslip can look different.
Worked example
A base salary of £35,000.00 plus a £3,000.00 gross bonus, in England, Wales or Northern Ireland with no pension or student loan, gives an estimated:
- Estimated additional deductions
- £840.00
- Estimated amount retained
- £2,160.00
Your figures stay in your browser. WageOra does not upload, store or see the figures you enter, and no account is required.
Page reviewed: September 2026