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Income Tax Bands — 2025/26

Full bands for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland — which has its own separate system.

Tax Year 2025/26Last reviewed 24 Jul 2026

England, Wales & Northern Ireland

BandIncome RangeRate
Personal AllowanceUp to £12,5700%
Basic rate£12,571 – £50,27020%
Higher rate£50,271 – £125,14040%
Additional rateAbove £125,14045%

Scotland

BandIncome Range (above PA)Rate
Starter rate£1 – £2,30619%
Basic rate£2,307 – £13,99120%
Intermediate rate£13,992 – £31,09221%
Higher rate£31,093 – £62,43042%
Top rateAbove £62,43048%

Scotland's Personal Allowance is the same £12,570, but bands above it are set separately by the Scottish Parliament.

Personal Allowance taper

Your £12,570 Personal Allowance reduces by £1 for every £2 you earn above £100,000, reaching zero at £125,140. This creates an effective marginal rate of 60% in that £100,000–£125,140 band.

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Bands can change with each Budget. Verify current figures with HMRC before relying on these for filing.