This UK income percentile calculator shows how you compare to others based on the income that you make in the UK. These income percentiles are based on the pre-tax income.
What does it take to have an income in the top 1%?
The threshold to be in the top one percent in the UK is £199,000 pre-tax annual income. This threshold drops to £137,000 for the top two percent. A six-figure income in the UK would put you in the 96th income percentile or top 4% of earners. To reach the top 5% or 95th income percentile you would have to make £87,400 anually pre-tax.
Median income by age in the UK?
This is what the average person in the UK earns based on the age group they are in. Since those later in their career often earn more, this chart shows what a person earns anually as well as the weekly equivalent. The values shown in the table are the median amounts which is a better representation.
| Age | Median Annual Salary | Weekly Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 18-21 | £24,440 | £470 |
| 22-29 | £32,292 | £621 |
| 30-39 | £39,988 | £769 |
| 40-49 | £42,796 | £823 |
| 50-59 | £40,456 | £778 |
| 60+ | £36,036 | £693 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey