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
Pick code A
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ZeroAllowance
BasicRate
HigherRate
AdditionalRate
NoTax
Emergency
Pick code B
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ZeroAllowance
BasicRate
HigherRate
AdditionalRate
NoTax
Emergency
Pick code B
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ZeroAllowance
BasicRate
HigherRate
AdditionalRate
NoTax
Emergency
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