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 | SBR M1 | SD2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Emergency | Scottish |
| Region | Scotland | Scotland |
| Allowance | £0 | £0 |
| Emergency / non-cumulative | Yes | No |
| Approx. annual tax on £30k | £6,000 | £6,000 |
| In one sentence | Scottish taxpayer version of BR - same allowance logic, but Scottish income-tax rates apply. on a non-cumulative (M1) basis. | Scottish top rate (48%) on all income from this source. |
Bottom line on £30k
On a £30,000 salary, SBR M1 deducts roughly £6,000 in income tax per year vs £6,000 for SD2. The two codes produce the same annual tax at this salary.
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