Are the 2025–26 leadership pay ranges included?

Yes. This calculator uses the 2025–26 leadership pay ranges for England (L1–L43) effective 1 September 2025.

Does it handle London weighting and part-time scenarios?

Yes. Choose your region (Inner/Outer London, Fringe or England) and, if applicable, set Employment % to model part-time pay.

Can I estimate take-home with tax, NI and loans?

Yes. Results include estimated monthly take-home using 2025–26 tax bands, NI thresholds and any student-loan plans you select.

How accurate are the figures?

They’re estimates based on current thresholds and rules. Always verify with your payslip or employer payroll for exact amounts.

Leadership Pay Calculator (England) 2025–26

Calculate leadership pay (L1–L43) and estimate monthly take-home by region, including tax, National Insurance and optional student-loan deductions.

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Select Region (England):

Select Leadership Level:

Optional Inputs

Predicted % rise for 2026–27:

Your Tax Code, if known:

Employment % (Full-time = 100):

TLR Payments (if any):

Include Pension Contributions

Student Loan Plans (if unsure, visit our page dedicated to Student Loans, which also includes a Student Loan repayment calculator):

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Plan 4

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Estimate your 2025–26 leadership pay (England). Select your region and pay point and we’ll show annual and monthly pay with typical deductions (income tax, National Insurance, pension, and student loans), plus optional TLRs, unique tax codes and part-time %.

Figures effective from 1 September 2025.
Tax/NI/loan rules change each April; results follow the current rules.
No personal data is stored - everything clears on refresh.

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