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2025/26 Tax Year

£700 Day Rate Take Home Pay

Calculate your exact take-home pay on a £700/day contractor rate inside IR35 or through an umbrella company.

£83,224
Annual Take-Home
£6,935
Monthly Take-Home
£362
Effective Day Rate
52%
Retention Rate

£700/Day by Working Pattern

PatternContract ValueAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyRetention
3 days/week£96,600£57,387£4,78259%
4 days/week£128,800£71,508£5,95956%
5 days/week£161,000£83,224£6,93552%
5 days (48 weeks)£168,000£86,316£7,19351%

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

£79,652
Annual Take-Home
£6,638
Monthly Take-Home
£346
Effective Day Rate
49.5%
Retention Rate

Full Breakdown (2025/26)

Annual Contract Value£161,000

£700/day × 5 days × 46 weeks

Umbrella & Employer Costs

Umbrella Margin-£1,150
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)-£799
Employer NI (15.0%)-£20,094
Employer Pension (3%)-£4,169
Holiday Pay Accrual (12.07%)+£19,197
Gross Salary (for PAYE)£134,788

Your Deductions (PAYE)

Income Tax-£43,825
Employee NI-£4,572
Employee Pension (5%)-£6,739
Annual Take-Home Pay£79,652
Monthly Take-Home£6,638

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 £700 day rate?

On a £700/day rate working 5 days a week for 46 weeks (inside IR35 or umbrella), your approximate take-home pay is £83,224 per year, or £6,935 per month. Your effective day rate after all deductions is approximately £362.

How much tax do I pay on £700 day rate?

On a £700/day rate (5 days, 46 weeks), you would pay approximately £46,858 in income tax and £4,706 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 £700 day rate inside IR35?

On a £700/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.