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Contractor Day Rate to Salary Equivalent 2026/27: A Realistic Comparison

Why a contractor day rate needs to be roughly halved, not simply multiplied by working days, to compare fairly with an employee salary — a full 2026/27 worked example.

Emma Clarke3 Jul 20262 min read

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IR35 Inside vs Outside Take-Home Pay 2026: Worked Examples at GBP 400 and GBP 600 Per Day

Contracting inside IR35 means being taxed like an employee, which reduces your take-home pay significantly compared to operating outside. This guide uses worked examples at GBP 400/day and GBP 600/day to show the real difference in 2026.

Emma Clarke14 Jun 20263 min read

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