Salary Questions

Is £31,000 a Good Salary in the UK?

£31,000 is just above the UK median salary. Take-home pay and national comparison inside.

2026-06-22  ·  4 min read
£31,000
Gross Annual Salary
£23,800
Est. Take-Home Pay
Top 52%
UK Earner Percentile
£1,983
Monthly Take-Home

£31,000 is just above the UK median of £35,000. The UK median full-time salary is approximately £35,000, placing £31,000 firmly above average.

How Does £31,000 Compare?

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UK Median Salary£35,000
UK Mean Salary£38,000
Your Salary£31,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

£31,000 is just above the UK median of £35,000 — above the national median of £35,000.

After income tax and NI, approximately £23,800 per year or £1,983 per month.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; HMRC tax rates 2025/26