What will you actually take home? This calculator estimates net pay for an Immigration Officer for the 2025/26 tax year (after income tax, National Insurance and pension). Use your band to pre-fill a typical salary or pop in a custom amount.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: Civil Service pay structure. Illustrative; based on national pay ranges. Used for Civil Service, MOD Civilian and Arm's Length Bodies. Pay varies by department and location. Check civil-service-careers.gov.uk or your employer.

  • Tax year 2025/26 (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026). England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland uses different income tax bands.
  • Income tax: personal allowance £12,570 (tapered above £100k), basic 20% to £50,270, higher 40% to £125,140, additional 45% above.
  • National Insurance: primary threshold £12,570, 8% on earnings up to £50,268, 2% above. Pension contributions don't reduce NI (relief at source).
  • Pension: enter your member contribution % if you know it (e.g. from your payslip). Public sector schemes use tiered rates; we use a single % for simplicity. Student loan and other deductions aren't included.
  • Illustrative only. For exact figures, use your payslip or HMRC's calculator.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

You'll see:

  • Estimated take-home pay (after tax, NI and pension)
  • Monthly and annual net figures for 2025/26

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is an Immigration Officer?

An Immigration Officer works on immigration casework, enforcement or borders. They work for the Home Office or related bodies. Pay is on civil service scales.

Is it a rewarding career?

Immigration work offers impact on policy and individuals. Pay and satisfaction depend on role and location. Progression to senior officer or manager is common.

What will I take home?

Use the calculator above to see an illustrative take-home for 2025/26. Your actual payslip may differ due to pension tiers, student loan or other deductions. Scotland uses different income tax bands.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.