What is £1,000 a day after tax?
Each setup for the same day rate, worked out with the Modulas calculator, using HMRC rates for 2026/27.
| Setup | A year | A month | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrella company | £118,455 | £9,871 | 51% |
| Inside IR35 | £134,746 | £11,229 | 58% |
| Limited company | £120,030 | £10,003 | 52% |
| Sole trader | £135,500 | £11,292 | 58% |
Tax at the rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each setup's page has the Scottish figures.
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Sources
Rates checked against GOV.UK on 8 October 2026.
- Income tax rates and bands
- Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027
- National Insurance rates and category letters
- Scottish income tax
- Tax on dividends
- Changes to tax rates for property, savings and dividend income
- Corporation tax rates and allowances
- Corporation tax marginal relief
- National Insurance rates and allowances
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Modulas, 'What is £1,000 a day after tax?', https://modulas.io/answers/1000-a-day-after-tax/. HMRC rates for 2026/27, checked against GOV.UK on 8 October 2026.