2026 / 27 Tax Year
IR35 Take-Home Calculator
for Locum Social Workers
Locum social workers in children's services, adult care, and mental health often work through umbrella companies. The April 2026 umbrella reforms affect how your PAYE is processed. This calculator helps you compare umbrella take-home with other contract structures.
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.