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2025/26 Tax Year

£750 Day Rate Take Home Pay

Calculate your exact take-home pay on a £750/day contractor rate inside IR35 or through an umbrella company.

£88,340
Annual Take-Home
£7,362
Monthly Take-Home
£384
Effective Day Rate
51%
Retention Rate

£750/Day by Working Pattern

PatternContract ValueAnnual Take-HomeMonthlyRetention
3 days/week£103,500£60,745£5,06259%
4 days/week£138,000£74,442£6,20354%
5 days/week£172,500£88,340£7,36251%
5 days (48 weeks)£180,000£91,653£7,63851%

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

£84,512
Annual Take-Home
£7,043
Monthly Take-Home
£367
Effective Day Rate
49.0%
Retention Rate

Full Breakdown (2025/26)

Annual Contract Value£172,500

£750/day × 5 days × 46 weeks

Umbrella & Employer Costs

Umbrella Margin-£1,150
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)-£857
Employer NI (15.0%)-£21,586
Employer Pension (3%)-£4,467
Holiday Pay Accrual (12.07%)+£20,579
Gross Salary (for PAYE)£144,440

Your Deductions (PAYE)

Income Tax-£47,951
Employee NI-£4,755
Employee Pension (5%)-£7,222
Annual Take-Home Pay£84,512
Monthly Take-Home£7,043

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 £750 day rate?

On a £750/day rate working 5 days a week for 46 weeks (inside IR35 or umbrella), your approximate take-home pay is £88,340 per year, or £7,362 per month. Your effective day rate after all deductions is approximately £384.

How much tax do I pay on £750 day rate?

On a £750/day rate (5 days, 46 weeks), you would pay approximately £51,201 in income tax and £4,899 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 £750 day rate inside IR35?

On a £750/day rate inside IR35, you typically retain around 51% of your contract value as take-home pay. This accounts for umbrella margin, employer NI (15%), employer pension (3%), income tax, and employee NI.