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Updated for 2025/26

£11,048 vs £29,675 Salary Comparison

Compare a £11,048 salary against £29,675. Find out exactly how much more (or less) you will take home after tax.

Gross Difference
+£18,627
per year
Take Home Extra
+£1,153.13
per month
You Keep
74%
of the raise
5-Year Gain
+£69,188
cumulative

Entry-Level Career Progression

This comparison is typical for early career moves or first promotions. At this salary range, most of your income is taxed at the basic rate (20%), so you keep a higher percentage of any raise.

  • Negotiate hard - you keep ~70-80% of any increase at this level
  • Consider employers offering good pension matching (often worth more than small salary differences)
  • Look for roles with clear progression paths to higher bands
  • Factor in benefits like free lunches, gym memberships, or transport subsidies

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Comparison Results

Metric£11,048£29,675Difference
Gross Salary£11,048£29,675£18,627
Income Tax£0£3,421£3,421
National Insurance£0£1,368£1,368
Pension£0£0£0
Take-Home Pay (Yearly)
£11,048
£24,886
£13,838
Take-Home (Monthly)£921£2,074£1,153
Effective Tax Rate0.0%16.1%16.1%

£11,048

Gross£11,048
Take-Home£11,048
You Keep100.0%

£29,675

Gross£29,675
Take-Home£24,886
You Keep83.9%

Tax Band Analysis

Understanding where your money goes

£11,048

Tax BandPersonal Allowance
Marginal Rate0%
Income Tax£0.00
National Insurance£0.00
Take Home (Monthly)£920.67

£29,675

Tax BandBasic Rate
Marginal Rate20%
Income Tax£3,421.00
National Insurance£1,368.40
Take Home (Monthly)£2,073.80

Tax Band Change: This salary increase crosses from the Personal Allowance (0%) into the Basic Rate (20%). The portion above £12,570.00 will be taxed at the higher rate.

What £1,153.13 Extra Buys You

Real-world value of the take-home difference

Monthly Subscriptions
Netflix, Spotify, gym - £100.00/mo
Weekend Breaks
1-2 UK getaways per month at this budget
Savings Boost
£13,837.60/year extra into savings or investments
Car Payment
Could cover a decent car on PCP or lease

Full Comparison: £11,048 vs £29,675

£11,048

  • Gross Pay£11,048.00
  • Take Home (Year)£11,048.00
  • Take Home (Month)£920.67
  • Effective Tax Rate0.0%

£29,675

  • Gross Pay£29,675.00
  • Take Home (Year)£24,885.60
  • Take Home (Month)£2,073.80
  • Effective Tax Rate16.1%

The difference in take-home pay is £13,838 per year, which works out to £1,153.13 per month.