PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
The system employers use to deduct Income Tax and National Insurance from your wages before you're paid.
Key Points
- ✓Key aspect of the UK employment system
- ✓Understanding this helps optimize your tax position
- ✓Use Calcedia calculators to see the impact on your finances
- ✓Consult HMRC guidance for official information
Detailed Explanation
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is an important concept in the UK employment system. Understanding it helps you better manage your finances, optimize your tax position, and make informed decisions about your employment and benefits.
This term relates to how the UK financial system works.
For a more comprehensive understanding of how this affects your specific situation, consider using our free UK salary calculator to see the real impact on your take-home pay.
Practical Examples
- •Use our take-home pay calculator to see how paye (pay as you earn) affects your salary directly.
- •The exact impact depends on your personal circumstances including your income level, tax code, and other factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Terms
Income Tax
A progressive tax on your earnings, charged at 20%, 40%, or 45% depending on your income level (after personal allowance).
National Insurance (NI)
Mandatory contributions that fund State benefits including the State Pension, charged at different rates for employees, employers, and self-employed.
Personal Allowance
The amount of income you can earn tax-free each year (£12,570 for 2024/25), reduced if you earn over £100,000.