Sheffield Average Salary After Tax 2025-26
Average: £28,500/year · England · England & Wales income tax rates apply · ONS ASHE 2024
Sheffield average salary tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary (average) | £28,500 | £2,375 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 |
| Income Tax | −£3,186 | −£266 |
| National Insurance | −£1,274 | −£106 |
| Net take-home | £24,040 | £2,003 |
About salaries in Sheffield
Sheffield has transitioned from its industrial heritage to a growing knowledge economy, with a strong university sector. Median full-time earnings are approximately £28,500, with engineering and healthcare as major employers.
Average salary in Sheffield — what you take home
The median full-time employee salary in Sheffield is approximately £28,500 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 £24,040 per year — or £2,003 per month.
Sheffield has transitioned from its industrial heritage to a growing knowledge economy, with a strong university sector. Median full-time earnings are approximately £28,500, with engineering and healthcare as major employers.
Out of £28,500, the average Sheffield worker pays £3,186 in Income Tax and £1,274 in National Insurance. The effective combined tax rate is 15.65%.
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 Sheffield after tax?
The average (median) full-time salary in Sheffield is approximately £28,500 per year (based on ONS ASHE 2024 data). After Income Tax (£3,186) and National Insurance (£1,274), the take-home pay is £24,040/year — or £2,003/month.
What is the average take-home pay in Sheffield per month?
Based on an average salary of £28,500 in Sheffield, the monthly take-home pay after tax is £2,003. This is after Income Tax (£266/month) and National Insurance (£106/month).
What are average earnings in Sheffield?
According to ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024, the median full-time employee earnings in Sheffield are approximately £28,500 per year. This is the midpoint — half of full-time workers earn more, half earn less.
How does Sheffield compare to the UK average salary?
The UK median full-time salary was approximately £35,000 in 2024. Sheffield has a median of approximately £28,500. Location, industry mix, and cost of living all influence local salary levels.
What income tax band do most Sheffield workers fall into?
At the Sheffield average salary of £28,500, most workers fall into the Basic Rate band (20% income tax) in England. The effective combined tax rate (Income Tax + NI) is 15.65%.
What are the main industries driving salaries in Sheffield?
Sheffield has transitioned from its industrial heritage to a growing knowledge economy, with a strong university sector. Median full-time earnings are approximately £28,500, with engineering and healthcare as major employers.
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