Compare Two UK Job Offers Side-by-Side (2026/27)

Compare two UK compensation packages side-by-side across base salary, annual cash bonus, workplace pension sacrifice, Student Loan repayments (Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 4, Plan 5 & Postgraduate), and weekly contract hours to see which offer truly leaves you better off each month.

Compensation Scenario (2026/27) Job Offer A (£45k, 37.5h) Job Offer B (£58k + £4k Bonus, 42h)
Total Gross Cash Compensation £45,000 / year £62,000 / year (+£17,000 gross)
Workplace Pension Sacrifice £2,250 / year (5%) £3,480 / year (6%)
HMRC Income Tax + Class 1 NI £8,450.40 £13,920.20
Net Monthly Take-Home Pay £2,858.30/mo £3,696.65/mo

Frequently Asked Questions (2026/27 & 2027/28 UK Rules)

How do I compare two UK job offers with different salaries, bonuses, and hours?

Compare two job offers by looking at net monthly take-home pay after 2026/27 HMRC Income Tax, Class 1 National Insurance, workplace pension contributions, and Student Loan repayments, alongside your true net hourly wage based on contracted weekly hours.

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