2026 / 27 Tax Year

IR35 Take-Home Calculator
for Locum Doctors

Locum doctors, particularly GP locums and hospital consultants, often work through limited companies outside IR35. The tax savings at typical locum rates are substantial. This 2026/27 calculator shows your net take-home and optimal salary/dividend split for any contract structure.

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Ltd Company
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.