Official Scottish Tax Rates
Salary After Tax Scotland
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Scottish Income Tax Bands 2026
Scotland has different tax bands compared to the rest of the UK. These include the Starter Rate (19%), Intermediate Rate (21%), and Higher/Top rates that kick in at different thresholds.
Did you know?
If you earn between £12,570 and £26,561 in Scotland, you pay slightly less tax than in England. However, higher earners pay more.
Who pays Scottish Income Tax?
You pay Scottish Income Tax if your main home is in Scotland. This applies to your wages, pension, and most other taxable income.
- ✓Starter Rate: 19%
- ✓Basic Rate: 20%
- ✓Intermediate Rate: 21%
- ✓Higher & Top Rates