What does freelancing
actually pay you?
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Enter your current salary or target gross income. The average UK salary is £35,404.
That's 260 working days, minus 28 days off and 46 days of quiet time.
To match your salary, you'd charge
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A Limited Company puts significantly more in your pocket.
When you do make the move, this one decision makes a bigger difference than most people realise. Here’s what it looks like on your income.
- Gross—
- Income tax—
- NI—
- Expenses—
- Gross—
- Corp. tax—
- Salary—
- Dividends—
- Pension—
more in your pocket every year. And that compounds.
Based on 2026/27 UK tax rates. Income tax, NI and corp tax thresholds apply. Excludes Scotland. Illustrative only — consult a qualified accountant.
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