UK Salary Comparison Tool — Where Do You Rank?
Enter your salary and instantly find out where you sit in the UK income distribution. Are you above or below average? What percentile are you in? How does your pay compare to your profession?
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UK Salary Distribution — Key Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual Salary | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £16,000 | Bottom 10% of earners |
| 25th percentile | £24,000 | Bottom quarter of earners |
| 50th percentile (median) | £35,000 | Middle of the workforce |
| 75th percentile | £52,000 | Top quarter of earners |
| 90th percentile | £75,000 | Top 10% of earners |
| 95th percentile | £100,000 | Top 5% of earners |
| 99th percentile | £180,000+ | Top 1% of earners |
Source: ONS ASHE 2025. All figures are gross annual salary before tax and NI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentile is £35,000 salary in the UK?
A salary of £35,000 is approximately the 50th percentile — right at the UK median. This means approximately half of UK workers earn more than £35,000 and half earn less. At this salary your estimated monthly take-home pay is approximately £2,317.
What percentile is £50,000 salary in the UK?
A salary of £50,000 is approximately the 73rd percentile — you earn more than about 73% of UK workers. At this salary your estimated monthly take-home pay is approximately £3,059. In London, £50,000 is closer to average; outside London it is well above average.
What is a top 10% salary in the UK?
To be in the top 10% of UK earners you need to earn approximately £75,000 or more. The top 5% earn around £100,000+. The top 1% earn approximately £180,000+. These figures are from ONS ASHE data and represent gross salary before tax.
Is £30,000 a good salary in the UK?
£30,000 is below the UK median salary of £35,000, placing you around the 40th percentile. It is a reasonable salary, particularly outside London, but below average. After tax and National Insurance, take-home pay at £30,000 is approximately £24,300 per year (£2,025/month).