Deducting from your earnings
Find out how much we can order your employer to deduct from your earnings to pay what you owe.
The amount deducted is a set amount and depends on your take home pay and is set by the government.
If you’re paid daily
Net earnings |
Deduction rate |
Up to £11 |
0% |
Over £11 and up to £20 |
3% |
Over £20 and up to £27 |
5% |
Over £27 and up to £33 |
7% |
Over £33 and up to £52 |
12% |
Over £52 and up to £72 |
17% |
Over £72 |
17% for the first £72 and 50% for the remainder |
If you’re paid weekly
Net earnings |
Deduction rate |
Up to £75 |
0% |
Over £75 and up to £135 |
3% |
Over £135 and up to £185 |
5% |
Over £185 and up to £225 |
7% |
Over £225 and up to £355 |
12% |
Over £355 and up to £505 |
17% |
Over £505 |
17% for first £505 and 50% for the remainder |
If you’re paid monthly
Net earnings |
Deduction rate |
Up to £300 |
0% |
Over £300 and up to £550 |
3% |
Over £550 and up to £740 |
5% |
Over £740 and up to £900 |
7% |
Over £900 and up to £1,420 |
12% |
Over £1,420 and up to £2,020 |
17% |
Over £2,020 |
17% for first £2,020 and 50% for the remainder |