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 | 800L | NT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Standard | NoTax |
| Region | rUK | Any |
| Allowance | £8,000 | N/A |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | No | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £4,400 | £0 |
| In one sentence | Reduced allowance of £8,000 - usually because of benefits-in-kind, an underpayment, or a P11D adjustment. | No income tax deducted at source. Issued only with explicit HMRC authority. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, 800L deducts roughly £4,400 in income tax per year vs £0 for NT. That is a difference of £4,400 per year - 800L is more expensive.
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