2026 / 27 Tax Year
IR35 Take-Home Calculator
for Data Scientists
Data science contractors are in high demand across financial services, tech, and healthcare. With day rates often above £600, understanding your IR35 position and salary structure is critical. This 2026/27 calculator shows your net take-home whether you're outside IR35 via a limited company or inside via umbrella.
Outside IR35
Limited Company
£0
£0/day effective
Contract income£0
Corp tax-£0
Dividend tax-£0
Income tax-£0
Empl. NI-£0
Net take-home£0
Effective rate0%
Inside IR35
Umbrella Company
£0
£0/day effective
Contract income£0
Employer NI (15%)-£0
Income tax-£0
Employee NI-£0
Net take-home£0
Effective rate0%
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2026/27 rates. Personal allowance £12,570. Basic rate 20% to £50,270, higher rate 40% to £125,140. Employee NI 8%/2%. Employer NI 15% above £5,000. Corp tax 19%/25% with marginal relief. Dividend allowance £500, dividend rates 8.75%/33.75%/39.35%. Estimates only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified contractor accountant.