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2025/26 Tax Year

£1100 Day Rate Take Home Pay

Calculate your exact take-home pay on a £1100/day contractor rate inside IR35 or through an umbrella company.

£124,147
Annual Take-Home
£10,346
Monthly Take-Home
£540
Effective Day Rate
49%
Retention Rate

£1100/Day by Working Pattern

PatternContract ValueAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyRetention
3 days/week£151,800£79,132£6,59452%
4 days/week£202,400£101,639£8,47050%
5 days/week£253,000£124,147£10,34649%
5 days (48 weeks)£264,000£129,017£10,75149%

Based on standard umbrella arrangement: £25/week margin, 3% employer pension, 0.5% apprenticeship levy, no student loan.

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Contract Details

Enter your IR35/umbrella contract details

£/day

46 weeks = 6 weeks holiday/gap

£

Typically £20-£35 per week

£118,529
Annual Take-Home
£9,877
Monthly Take-Home
£515
Effective Day Rate
46.8%
Retention Rate

Full Breakdown (2025/26)

Annual Contract Value£253,000

£1100/day × 5 days × 46 weeks

Umbrella & Employer Costs

Umbrella Margin-£1,150
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)-£1,259
Employer NI (15.0%)-£32,034
Employer Pension (3%)-£6,557
Holiday Pay Accrual (12.07%)+£30,246
Gross Salary (for PAYE)£212,000

Your Deductions (PAYE)

Income Tax-£76,833
Employee NI-£6,039
Employee Pension (5%)-£10,600
Annual Take-Home Pay£118,529
Monthly Take-Home£9,877

Understanding IR35 & Umbrella Companies

  • Inside IR35: You're treated as an employee for tax purposes
  • Employer NI: Comes out of your contract rate, not paid on top
  • Holiday Pay: Accrued at 12.07% (5.6 weeks ÷ 46.4 working weeks)
  • Umbrella Margin: Typically £20-35/week for admin and payroll
  • Apprenticeship Levy: 0.5% for umbrellas with pay bill over £3m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take home pay on a £1100 day rate?

On a £1100/day rate working 5 days a week for 46 weeks (inside IR35 or umbrella), your approximate take-home pay is £124,147 per year, or £10,346 per month. Your effective day rate after all deductions is approximately £540.

How much tax do I pay on £1100 day rate?

On a £1100/day rate (5 days, 46 weeks), you would pay approximately £81,603 in income tax and £6,251 in National Insurance. Additional deductions include employer NI, umbrella margin, and pension contributions which come out of your contract rate.

What percentage do I keep on a £1100 day rate inside IR35?

On a £1100/day rate inside IR35, you typically retain around 49% of your contract value as take-home pay. This accounts for umbrella margin, employer NI (15%), employer pension (3%), income tax, and employee NI.