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2025/26 Tax Year

£650 Day Rate Take Home Pay

Calculate your exact take-home pay on a £650/day contractor rate inside IR35 or through an umbrella company.

£78,109
Annual Take-Home
£6,509
Monthly Take-Home
£340
Effective Day Rate
52%
Retention Rate

£650/Day by Working Pattern

PatternContract ValueAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyRetention
3 days/week£89,700£54,028£4,50260%
4 days/week£119,600£68,574£5,71457%
5 days/week£149,500£78,109£6,50952%
5 days (48 weeks)£156,000£80,978£6,74852%

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

£75,732
Annual Take-Home
£6,311
Monthly Take-Home
£329
Effective Day Rate
50.7%
Retention Rate

Full Breakdown (2025/26)

Annual Contract Value£149,500

£650/day × 5 days × 46 weeks

Umbrella & Employer Costs

Umbrella Margin-£1,150
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)-£742
Employer NI (15.0%)-£18,601
Employer Pension (3%)-£3,870
Holiday Pay Accrual (12.07%)+£17,816
Gross Salary (for PAYE)£125,137

Your Deductions (PAYE)

Income Tax-£38,760
Employee NI-£4,388
Employee Pension (5%)-£6,257
Annual Take-Home Pay£75,732
Monthly Take-Home£6,311

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 £650 day rate?

On a £650/day rate working 5 days a week for 46 weeks (inside IR35 or umbrella), your approximate take-home pay is £78,109 per year, or £6,509 per month. Your effective day rate after all deductions is approximately £340.

How much tax do I pay on £650 day rate?

On a £650/day rate (5 days, 46 weeks), you would pay approximately £42,514 in income tax and £4,513 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 £650 day rate inside IR35?

On a £650/day rate inside IR35, you typically retain around 52% of your contract value as take-home pay. This accounts for umbrella margin, employer NI (15%), employer pension (3%), income tax, and employee NI.