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2025/26 Tax Year

£350 Day Rate Take Home Pay

Calculate your exact take-home pay on a £350/day contractor rate inside IR35 or through an umbrella company.

£49,550
Annual Take-Home
£4,129
Monthly Take-Home
£215
Effective Day Rate
62%
Retention Rate

£350/Day by Working Pattern

PatternContract ValueAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyRetention
3 days/week£48,300£32,466£2,70667%
4 days/week£64,400£41,713£3,47665%
5 days/week£80,500£49,550£4,12962%
5 days (48 weeks)£84,000£51,229£4,26961%

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

£47,600
Annual Take-Home
£3,967
Monthly Take-Home
£207
Effective Day Rate
59.1%
Retention Rate

Full Breakdown (2025/26)

Annual Contract Value£80,500

£350/day × 5 days × 46 weeks

Umbrella & Employer Costs

Umbrella Margin-£1,150
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)-£397
Employer NI (15.0%)-£9,646
Employer Pension (3%)-£2,079
Holiday Pay Accrual (12.07%)+£9,530
Gross Salary (for PAYE)£67,228

Your Deductions (PAYE)

Income Tax-£12,979
Employee NI-£3,288
Employee Pension (5%)-£3,361
Annual Take-Home Pay£47,600
Monthly Take-Home£3,967

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 £350 day rate?

On a £350/day rate working 5 days a week for 46 weeks (inside IR35 or umbrella), your approximate take-home pay is £49,550 per year, or £4,129 per month. Your effective day rate after all deductions is approximately £215.

How much tax do I pay on £350 day rate?

On a £350/day rate (5 days, 46 weeks), you would pay approximately £14,323 in income tax and £3,355 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 £350 day rate inside IR35?

On a £350/day rate inside IR35, you typically retain around 62% of your contract value as take-home pay. This accounts for umbrella margin, employer NI (15%), employer pension (3%), income tax, and employee NI.