2026 / 27 Tax Year

IR35 Take-Home Calculator
for SQL / Database Developers

SQL developers and database architects contracting in financial services, retail, and enterprise IT often command strong day rates. IR35 status in database roles depends on technical independence and deliverable ownership. See your 2026/27 take-home here.

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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.