Jersey Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Jersey
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Jersey Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | £0+ | 20.0% |
Personal allowance: £21,250
Social security contributions
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions on standard earnings limit | £0 - £72,744 | 6.0% |
| Contributions above standard earnings limit | £72,744 - £331,584 | 2.5% |
Long-term care contributions
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term care on earnings up to upper limit | £0 - £331,584 | 1.5% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
GBP
Top Rate
20.0%
Brackets
1 bracket
Allowance
£21,250
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · Model assumes standard resident employee; HVR (high-value resident) regime excluded.
- · Mortgage interest relief capped at GBP 7,500 and phasing out; excluded from model as unavailable from 2026.
- · Pension contributions relief (up to GBP 50,000 or relevant earnings) modeled as deduction; withdrawal of relief above GBP 150,000 income captured.
- · Alternative marginal rate calculation (26% vs 20%) implemented; lower of the two is used automatically.
- · Long-term care contribution (1.5% on gross earnings) modeled as employee contribution.
- · Social security earnings limits applied: standard earnings limit GBP 72,744 annually (GBP 6,062 monthly × 12); upper earnings limit GBP 331,584 annually.
- · Employer-side social contributions and charges excluded per scope.
- · Non-resident allowances and special regimes excluded.
- · Probate stamp duty, stamp duty on real estate, and GST excluded (not employment income taxes).
- · Single person exemption limit GBP 21,250 used; child and single-parent allowances not applicable to default single person model.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax will I pay if I move to Jersey?
Jersey has a flat income tax rate of 20% on all earnings above the exemption limit of GBP 21,250. This means once your income exceeds GBP 21,250, you pay 20% tax on every pound earned, with no higher tax brackets for additional income.
What are Jersey's social security contributions and do they reduce my taxable income?
Employees in Jersey pay social security contributions at 6% on earnings up to GBP 72,744 annually, then 2.5% on earnings between GBP 72,744 and GBP 331,584. Additionally, you'll pay a 1.5% long-term care contribution on gross earnings. These contributions are not tax-deductible, so you pay both income tax and social contributions on the same earnings.
Can I get tax relief on my pension contributions in Jersey?
Yes, Jersey allows pension contributions relief up to GBP 50,000 per year or your relevant earnings, whichever is lower, and these contributions reduce your taxable income. However, if your income exceeds GBP 150,000, this relief is withdrawn, so high earners cannot claim pension contribution deductions.
What is the alternative marginal rate relief in Jersey?
Jersey offers an alternative marginal rate relief that can reduce your effective tax rate by up to 6% under certain circumstances. The calculator automatically applies the lower of the standard 20% rate or this alternative calculation, so you get the benefit without needing to claim it separately.
Are there different tax rates for different regions within Jersey?
No, Jersey is a single jurisdiction with uniform tax rates across the entire island. The income tax rate of 20%, social security contributions, and all allowances apply equally to all residents, regardless of where in Jersey they live.
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