Is this payroll calculator accurate for care workers?

It uses the correct England & Northern Ireland income tax bands, Class 1 employee National Insurance and auto-enrolment pension figures for whichever tax year you select, matching the rates used by Carionex's own payroll engine. It's for guidance only and doesn't replace payroll software or advice from your accountant.

Does it include employer costs?

This tool focuses on the employee's take-home pay. Use our Staff Cost Calculator to see the true employer cost including employer NI, pension and holiday.

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Payroll Calculator

Estimate take-home pay, tax, NI and pension for a care worker.

Tax year

HourlyAnnual salary

Hourly rate

National Living Wage in 2026/27 is £12.71/hr

Hours per week

hrs

Employee pension contribution

Auto-enrolment minimum is 5%

Estimated pay (2026/27)

Gross (annual)

£24,785

Income tax

− £2,443

Employee NI

− £977

Pension

− £927

Take-home (annual)

£20,437

Take-home (monthly)

£1,703

Take-home (weekly)

£393

Based on 2026/27 UK thresholds — the same PAYE, National Insurance and pension rates used by Carionex's payroll engine. Indicative estimate only.

About this tool

Work out gross-to-net pay for your carers in seconds. Enter an annual salary or hourly rate, pick the tax year, and see estimated income tax, employee National Insurance, pension contributions and monthly take-home pay.

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