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 | 1257L | 1150L |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Standard | Standard |
| Region | rUK | rUK |
| Allowance | £12,570 | £11,500 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | No | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £3,486 | £3,700 |
| In one sentence | Standard personal allowance of £12,570 for England, Wales and NI. | Reduced allowance of £11,500 - usually because of benefits-in-kind, an underpayment, or a P11D adjustment. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, 1257L deducts roughly £3,486 in income tax per year vs £3,700 for 1150L. That is a difference of £214 per year - 1257L is less expensive.
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