This calculator estimates net (take-home) pay for a Housing Support Officer for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027). Tax, National Insurance and pension use 2026/27 rules. Gross salary from your band uses the pay figures in our datasets (the stated pay-scale year on each dataset may still reflect an earlier national award until we update it). Use your band and years in band to set gross, or enter a custom amount.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: Local Government pay (NJC). Spinal column points (SCP) are national NJC values from 1 April 2025. Bands group typical role ranges; your post may sit on a different SCP. SCP 44+ often used for chief/senior officer posts. Check your employer. London allowances vary.

  • Tax year 2026/27 (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027): this take-home estimate is for the current tax year. Income tax, National Insurance and pension use 2026/27 rules. England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland uses different income tax bands.
  • Gross pay from bands: Uses salary figures from our datasets (e.g. AfC, STPCD, NJC). Each dataset notes its pay-scale year; figures may match an earlier pay award until the site data is refreshed. Your net result is still modelled for 2026/27 tax.
  • 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 £50,270, 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.

What will you actually take home?

You'll see:

  • Estimated take-home pay (after tax, NI and pension) for the 2026/27 tax year
  • Monthly and annual net figures using current tax and NI rules

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Housing Support Officer?

A Housing Support Officer supports tenants with tenancy, welfare or antisocial behaviour. They work for housing associations or councils. Pay is typically on NJC or association scales.

Typical demands, progression and balance

Housing support offers direct impact on tenants. Pay and satisfaction depend on employer and role. Progression to senior officer or manager is common.

What will I take home?

Use the calculator above to see an illustrative take-home for the 2026/27 tax year. Gross comes from our pay datasets; tax and NI use current-year rules. 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.