Plumber Salary After Tax (UK, 2026/27)
The median UK plumber salary is £37,881 a year (ONS, 2025 provisional) — that's £30,794 after tax for 2026/27, about £2,566 a month.
Plumber take-home pay
Where the £37,881 median goes
Breakdown of £37,881 gross: Take-home pay £30,794, 81.3%; Income Tax £5,062, 13.4%; National Insurance £2,025, 5.3%.
- Take-home pay£30,794 · 81.3%
- Income Tax£5,062 · 13.4%
- National Insurance£2,025 · 5.3%
Full breakdown
| Gross salary (ONS median) | £37,881 |
| Taxable income | £37,881 |
| Personal allowance used | £12,570 |
| Income Tax | £5,062 |
| National Insurance | £2,025 |
| Total deductions | £7,087 |
| Take-home pay | £30,794 |
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 £37,881 plumber median, band by band
Total tax on a £37,881 salary is £7,087 for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland — £5,062 of Income Tax plus £2,025 of National Insurance. That's an effective rate of 18.7%.
| Band | Income in band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £0 – £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Basic rate | £12,570 – £37,881 | 20% | £5,062.20 |
National Insurance on £37,881
| Band | Earnings in band | Rate | NI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the primary threshold | £12,570 | 0% | £0.00 |
| Main rate | £25,311 | 8% | £2,024.88 |
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 plumber salary compares
ONS classes this occupation as Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers (SOC code 5315), covering around 53,000 full-time plumber jobs in the UK. Its £37,881 median is below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039 by £1,158 (3%).
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Plumber salary: frequently asked questions
What is the average plumber salary in the UK?
The median gross annual pay for a full-time plumber (ONS occupation code 5315, "Plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers") is £37,881, based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 provisional results.
How much does a plumber take home after tax?
On the median plumber salary of £37,881, take-home pay is £30,794 a year (£2,566 a month) for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, after £5,062 of Income Tax and £2,025 of National Insurance.
Is a plumber salary above the UK average?
No. The median plumber salary of £37,881 is £1,158 (3%) below the UK-wide median full-time salary of £39,039.