Attachment of earnings order
How much could be taken from my wage?
These figures are based on one attachment of earnings order being in place. We can legally serve two orders. If we serve two orders the amount deducted from your wages will increase. The percentages are set by central government.
| Net weekly earnings | Deduction rate | Weekly deductions |
| £75.01 - £135 | 3% | £2.25 - £4.05 |
| £135.01 - £185 | 5% | £6.75 - £9.25 |
| £185.01 - £225 | 7% | £12.95 - £15.75 |
| £225.01 - £355 | 12% | £27 - £42.60 |
| £355.01 - £505 | 17% | £60.35 - £85.85 |
| Exceeding £505 | 17% for the first £505.00 then 50% for anything over. | Minimum of £85.85 |
| Net monthly earnings | Deduction rate | Monthly deductions |
| £300.01 - £550 | 3% | £9 - £16.50 |
| £550.01 - £740 | 5% | £27.50 - £37 |
| £740.01 - £900 | 7% | £51.80 - £63 |
| £900.01 - £1420 | 12% | £108 - £170.40 |
| £1420.01 - £2020 | 17% | £241.40 - £343.40 |
| Exceeding £2020 | 17% for first £2020.00 then 50% for anything over | Minimum £343.40 |
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