Self-employed on £18,000 profit? Your take-home is approximately £16,408.80 after tax and National Insurance (2025/26).

This page shows income tax, Class 2 NI, Class 4 NI and a quarterly set-aside estimate using current 2025/26 assumptions.

Updated for 2025/26 · Reviewed by James Whitfield · Methodology and assumptions

Full breakdown

Annual profit£18,000.00
Personal allowance£12,570.00
Taxable income£5,430.00
Income tax — Basic rate (20%) £1,086.00
Income tax — Higher rate (40%) £0.00
Income tax — Additional rate (45%) £0.00
Class 2 NI£179.40
Class 4 NI — £12,570 to £50,270 (6%) £325.80
Class 4 NI — Above £50,270 (2%) £0.00
Total deductions£1,591.20
Net income£16,408.80

Monthly net income

£1,367.40

Weekly net income

£315.55

Effective deduction rate

8.8%

Quarterly payments on account

Set aside £795.60 per quarter. Payment dates are typically 31 January and 31 July.

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FAQs

How is self-employed tax calculated on £18,000 profit?

For £18,000 profit, the estimate combines income tax by band, Class 2 NI (where applicable) and Class 4 NI, then shows total deductions and net income.

What National Insurance do I pay as self-employed on £18,000?

Self-employed NI includes Class 2 (flat annual amount above the threshold) and Class 4 (6% then 2% by profits band). This page shows both parts separately.

How much should I set aside each quarter on £18,000 profit?

A planning estimate is £795.60 per quarter for payments on account, with due dates typically 31 January and 31 July.

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