Pick any two UK PAYE tax codes and we will line up the allowance, emergency status, region and approximate annual tax on a £30,000 salary so you can see exactly how they differ.
Last updated 2026-04-12
| Attribute | 1060L | D1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical | AdditionalRate |
| Region | rUK | rUK |
| Allowance | £10,600 | £0 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | No | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £3,880 | £13,500 |
| In one sentence | Standard allowance for tax year 2015/16: £10,600. | All income from this source taxed at 45%, no personal allowance. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, 1060L deducts roughly £3,880 in income tax per year vs £13,500 for D1. That is a difference of £9,620 per year - 1060L is less expensive.
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