Net to Gross Calculator

Solve for the gross pay that leaves you with an exact target net after tax and fixed deductions.

Gross pay for a target net

Target net pay Percentage deductions %

Fixed deductions

Required gross pay: —

Percentage deductions: —

Fixed deductions: —

Total deductions: —

Effective deduction rate: —

Yearly gross: —

Calculation: —

Percentage deductions must stay below 100 percent, otherwise no gross pay can reach your target net.

Enter the net pay you want to take home each period.
Add your percentage deductions, such as tax and pension, and any fixed deductions.
Read the gross pay needed, the deductions and the effective deduction rate.

Common questions about the free online net to gross calculator.

Add the fixed deductions to the target net, then divide by one minus the percentage deduction rate as a decimal.

Percentage deductions apply to the unknown gross figure, so the equation has to be solved rather than simply added up.

Anything charged as a share of gross pay, such as income tax, national insurance or a pension contribution rate.

Any amount that does not change with pay, such as a monthly health insurance premium or a fixed union fee.

If percentage deductions reach 100 percent, every pound of gross pay is taken, so no gross figure can reach the target.

It is all deductions divided by gross pay, which is usually slightly different from the headline percentage rate.

Yes. Enter the net pay you need and the calculator shows the gross figure to ask for before any pay discussion.

No. It applies the rates you enter, so real tax bands and allowances may give a slightly different answer.

No. Every figure is calculated in your browser and nothing is uploaded, logged or saved.

Yes. It is completely free and needs no account, no sign-up and no installation.

Last updated: October 10, 2026