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 | C0T | D0 X |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Welsh | Emergency |
| Region | Wales | rUK |
| Allowance | £0 | £0 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £6,000 | £6,000 |
| In one sentence | Welsh taxpayer version of 0T. Currently identical in cash terms to the rUK code. | All income from this source taxed at 40%, no personal allowance. on a non-cumulative (X) basis. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, C0T deducts roughly £6,000 in income tax per year vs £6,000 for D0 X. The two codes produce the same annual tax at this salary.
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