Chef Salary After Tax in England (2026-27)
On the typical £28,000 salary for this job, a chef in England takes home £23,680 a year, or £1,973 a month. Income Tax is £3,086 and employee National Insurance £1,234 for 2026-27.
| Typical salary used | £28,000 |
| Salary range in our data | £20,000-£45,000 |
| Income Tax | £3,086 |
| Employee National Insurance | £1,234 |
| Take-home pay per year | £23,680 |
| Take-home pay per month | £1,973 |
| Take-home pay per week | £455 |
| Income Tax and NI as a share of pay | 15.43% |
How this is worked out
The £28,000 figure is the typical salary held for this job in our profession data, based on ONS ASHE, NHS pay scales and professional body surveys for 2024-25. It is not uprated, and real pay varies with experience, employer and location.
Income Tax uses the 2026-27 bands for England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 20% up to £50,270 and 40% above, after a £12,570 Personal Allowance. Employee National Insurance is 8% between £12,570 and £50,270 and 2% above.
Assumptions: tax code 1257L, no pension contributions, no student loan and no benefits in kind.
Sources: Income Tax rates and allowances (GOV.UK), National Insurance rates and categories (GOV.UK), Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027 (GOV.UK)