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 | K200 | SK200 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | KCode | Scottish |
| Region | rUK | Scotland |
| Allowance | £-2,000 | £-2,000 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | No | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £6,400 | £6,400 |
| In one sentence | Adds £2,000 to your taxable pay because untaxed income exceeds your allowance. | Scottish K code: adds £2,000 to taxable pay, taxed at Scottish rates. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, K200 deducts roughly £6,400 in income tax per year vs £6,400 for SK200. The two codes produce the same annual tax at this salary.
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