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 | C1257L W1 | 950L |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Emergency | Standard |
| Region | Wales | rUK |
| Allowance | £12,570 | £9,500 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | Yes | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £3,486 | £4,100 |
| In one sentence | Welsh taxpayer version of 1257L. Currently identical in cash terms to the rUK code. on a non-cumulative (W1) basis. | Reduced allowance of £9,500 - usually because of benefits-in-kind, an underpayment, or a P11D adjustment. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, C1257L W1 deducts roughly £3,486 in income tax per year vs £4,100 for 950L. That is a difference of £614 per year - C1257L W1 is less expensive.
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