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Compare UK Tax Codes

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

Illustration: £30,000 gross / year
Attribute1383L1100T
CategoryMarriageStandard
RegionrUKrUK
Allowance£13,830£11,000
Emergency / non-cumulativeNoNo
Approx. annual tax on £30k£3,234£3,800
In one sentenceIncreased allowance of £13,830 (typically Marriage Allowance recipient).Reduced allowance with HMRC-review marker.

Bottom line on £30k

On a £30,000 salary, 1383L deducts roughly £3,234 in income tax per year vs £3,800 for 1100T. That is a difference of £566 per year - 1383L is less expensive.

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