Tax
How much tax on your side income?
Pick an amount to see worked examples for 2026/27 and 2027/28: no job, a basic rate salary and a higher rate salary.
Side income£1,000No tax in 2026/27See the breakdown Side income£2,000On a £25k salary: £200 taxSee the breakdown Side income£3,000On a £25k salary: £400 taxSee the breakdown Side income£5,000On a £25k salary: £800 taxSee the breakdown Side income£7,500On a £25k salary: £1,300 taxSee the breakdown Side income£10,000On a £25k salary: £1,800 taxSee the breakdown Side income£15,000On a £25k salary: £2,886 taxSee the breakdown Side income£20,000On a £25k salary: £4,186 taxSee the breakdown Side income£30,000On a £25k salary: £7,532 taxSee the breakdown Side income£50,000On a £25k salary: £16,732 taxSee the breakdown
How side income is taxed
Side hustle profit is added to your other income and taxed at your normal rate. You also pay Class 4 National Insurance on self-employed profit over £12,570. The first £1,000 of trading income is covered by the trading allowance, rising to £3,000 from April 2027.
For your exact figures, use the side hustle tax calculator, or read the full guide to side hustle tax in the UK.