Bonus tax
On your bonus, you keep
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of £10,000 gross · 42.0% of every bonus £ goes to tax / NIC
2026/27 rates · Last checked · Sources visible below
Marginal hit
Effective rate
42.0%
on full bonus
On every kept £
42.0%
post-sacrifice
In your pocket
£5,800
of £10,000 gross
Where the bonus goes
42.0% effective£5,800
£4,000
£200
Breakdown
Bonus (gross)
£10,000
− Income tax
− £4,000
− Employee NIC
− £200
= Net to you
£5,800
Total take-home this year
Without the bonus
£45,357
£60,000 salary
With the bonus
£51,157
+ £5,800 from bonus
Estimates for illustrative and educational purposes only. Calculations use HMRC published rates and are not regulated financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify against your own tax position before filing or making financial decisions.