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Tax Guides for Public Service Workers

Tax guides for public sector workers — teachers and police officers.

Salary & Tax Comparison (2026-27)

Profession Typical Salary Income Tax NI Take-Home Effective Rate
Teachers £40,000 £5,486 £2,194 £32,320 13.7%
Police Officers £38,000 £5,086 £2,034 £30,880 13.4%

England/Wales/NI rates. Employed, no pension or student loan. Sorted by salary (highest first).

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Last updated March 2026. Reflects 2026-27 tax rates. Typical salaries based on UK median data.

Last updated 5 May 2026Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: HMRC (gov.uk/hmrc)

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

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