Carpenter Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK carpenter salary is £34,014 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £28,010 after tax for 2026/27, about £2,334 a month.
Carpenter take-home pay
Where the £34,014 median goes
Breakdown of £34,014 gross: Take-home pay £28,010, 82.3%; Income Tax £4,289, 12.6%; National Insurance £1,716, 5%.
- Take-home pay£28,010 · 82.3%
- Income Tax£4,289 · 12.6%
- National Insurance£1,716 · 5%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £34,014 |
| Taxable income | £34,014 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £4,289 |
| National Insurance | £1,716 |
| Total deductions | £6,004 |
| Take-home pay | £28,010 |
Median pay from ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), 2025 provisional results (published 2025-10-23), full-time UK employee jobs. Take-home figures are this calculator's own estimate for 2026/27, assuming a standard tax code, no pension contribution and no student loan.
Tax on the £34,014 carpenter median, band by band
Total tax on a £34,014 salary is £6,004 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £4,289 of Income Tax plus £1,716 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 17.7%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £34,014 | 20% | £4,288.80 |
National Insurance on £34,014
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £21,444 | 8% | £1,715.52 |
Live in Scotland, have a pension or student loan? Use the full calculator to model your own figures — Scottish Income Tax bands differ from the rest of the UK.
How the carpenter salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Carpenters and joiners (SOC code 5316), covering around 52,000 full-time carpenter jobs in the UK. Its £34,014 median is below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £5,025 (12.9%).
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Carpenter salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average carpenter salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time carpenter (ONS occupation code 5316, "Carpenters and joiners") is £34,014, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a carpenter take home after tax?
On the median carpenter salary of £34,014, take-home pay is £28,010 a year (£2,334 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £4,289 of Income Tax and £1,716 of National Insurance.
Is a carpenter salary above the UK average?
No. The median carpenter salary of £34,014 is £5,025 (12.9%) below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.