Plymouth Average Salary After Tax 2025-26
Average: £27,000/year · England · England & Wales income tax rates apply · ONS ASHE 2024
Plymouth average salary tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary (average) | £27,000 | £2,250 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 |
| Income Tax | −£2,886 | −£241 |
| National Insurance | −£1,154 | −£96 |
| Net take-home | £22,960 | £1,913 |
About salaries in Plymouth
Plymouth is the South West's largest city, with defence, marine engineering, and healthcare as key sectors. Median full-time earnings are approximately £27,000, reflecting the region's industrial mix.
Average salary in Plymouth — what you take home
The median full-time employee salary in Plymouth is approximately £27,000 per year, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024 data. After Income Tax and National Insurance, the average take-home pay is £22,960 per year — or £1,913 per month.
Plymouth is the South West's largest city, with defence, marine engineering, and healthcare as key sectors. Median full-time earnings are approximately £27,000, reflecting the region's industrial mix.
Out of £27,000, the average Plymouth worker pays £2,886 in Income Tax and £1,154 in National Insurance. The effective combined tax rate is 14.96%.
These figures are for a standard employee with no pension contributions, student loan, or other deductions beyond standard Income Tax and National Insurance. Use the calculator above to enter your specific salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Plymouth after tax?
The average (median) full-time salary in Plymouth is approximately £27,000 per year (based on ONS ASHE 2024 data). After Income Tax (£2,886) and National Insurance (£1,154), the take-home pay is £22,960/year — or £1,913/month.
What is the average take-home pay in Plymouth per month?
Based on an average salary of £27,000 in Plymouth, the monthly take-home pay after tax is £1,913. This is after Income Tax (£241/month) and National Insurance (£96/month).
What are average earnings in Plymouth?
According to ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024, the median full-time employee earnings in Plymouth are approximately £27,000 per year. This is the midpoint — half of full-time workers earn more, half earn less.
How does Plymouth compare to the UK average salary?
The UK median full-time salary was approximately £35,000 in 2024. Plymouth has a median of approximately £27,000. Location, industry mix, and cost of living all influence local salary levels.
What income tax band do most Plymouth workers fall into?
At the Plymouth average salary of £27,000, most workers fall into the Basic Rate band (20% income tax) in England. The effective combined tax rate (Income Tax + NI) is 14.96%.
What are the main industries driving salaries in Plymouth?
Plymouth is the South West's largest city, with defence, marine engineering, and healthcare as key sectors. Median full-time earnings are approximately £27,000, reflecting the region's industrial mix.
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