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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
AttributeC0T M1K1000
CategoryEmergencyKCode
RegionWalesrUK
Allowance£0£-10,000
Emergency / non-cumulativeYesNo
Approx. annual tax on £30k£6,000£8,460
In one sentenceWelsh taxpayer version of 0T. Currently identical in cash terms to the rUK code. on a non-cumulative (M1) basis.Adds £10,000 to your taxable pay because untaxed income exceeds your allowance.

Bottom line on £30k

On a £30,000 salary, C0T M1 deducts roughly £6,000 in income tax per year vs £8,460 for K1000. That is a difference of £2,460 per year - C0T M1 is less expensive.

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