§ Contractor calculator · £300/day
£300/day contractor
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At £300/day (5 days × 46 weeks = annual gross £69,000), here's what each contracting structure actually pays in the 2026/27 tax year.
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At £300/day, the most tax-efficient structure is permanent salary at £50,577 net annual — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
- Outside IR35 (Ltd)
- £50,570/yr
- Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
- £45,006/yr
- Permanent salary
- £50,577/yr
Common starting point for mid-level contractors in design, marketing, and junior engineering roles.
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