Attachment of Earnings

An Attachment of Earnings Order means we can order your employer to deduct the amount you owe direct from your wages/salary and pay it straight to us. The amount your employer deducts for us will depend on your salary level. The deductions are:

from monthly earnings:

  • 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% in respect of the first £2,020 and 50% in respect of the remainder.

from weekly earnings:

  • 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% in respect of the first £505 and 50% in respect of the remainder.

from daily earnings:

  • 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% in respect of the first £72 and 50% in respect of the remainder.

In addition, your employer may also charge you a further £1 towards their costs in making each deduction and sending it to us.

Employers will find more information about Attachments of Earnings in our PDF file detailed guidance notes (116KB - 09 January 2009 - PDF Help) .

Page last updated on 28 June 2011