Two Jobs Tax Calculator

Got a second job or side hustle? See how much you actually keep after tax and NI. Your second income is taxed at your marginal rate — the results might surprise you.

You keep from 2nd job

£7,200/yr

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You keep from your second job

£7,200/yr

72% of £10,000 — taxed at 28%

Combined net

£35,920/yr

£2,993/mo

Primary-only net

£28,720/yr

£2,393/mo

Tax on your second job

Second job gross£10,000/yrIncome tax on it-£2,000/yrNI on it-£800/yrYou keep£7,200/yr

Your second job is taxed at 28% because it sits on top of your primary salary — no personal allowance applies to it.

Full breakdown

Tax and take-home pay comparison between primary job only and combined two jobs
Primary onlyCombined2nd job cost
Gross£35,000£45,000+£10,000
Income tax£4,486£6,486+£2,000
NI£1,794£2,594+£800
Net£28,720£35,920+£7,200

Things to watch out for

  • Your side income exceeds £1,000 — you may need to file a self-assessment tax return.

Monthly gain

+£600

Marginal rate

28%

You keep

72%