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Contractor vs Employee Calculator
Compare your take-home pay as a PAYE employee vs a contractor operating through a limited company. Includes IR35 considerations.
Contractor vs Employee CalculatorFree · No signup
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About This Calculator
Our Contractor vs Employee Calculator is designed specifically for UK businesses and individuals. All calculations use current 2025/26 rates and follow UK guidelines.
This tool is completely free to use with no signup required. You can use it as many times as you like. The results are instant and calculated in your browser — no data is sent to our servers.
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Last updated: 1 April 2026 · Rates for 2025/26 tax year