Pay and work in the UK, step by step
Take-home pay, holiday, sick pay and what you get if the job ends.
For anyone working in the UK who wants to understand a payslip and their statutory rights, with the 2026/27 figures from GOV.UK.
Start with the new job checklist and your take-home pay, then check your holiday and sick pay, and what the law gives you if you are made redundant.