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Salary vs Dividend Calculator

See how much you could save by paying yourself a tax-efficient salary and dividends.

Your income

This is the total personal income you want to draw — salary, dividends, or a mix.

£
Your estimated take-home
All salary
Take-home pay
£0
Income tax
£0
National Insurance
£0
Total deducted
£0
Optimal mix
Take-home pay
£0
Income tax
£0
Dividend tax
£0
Total deducted
£0
Optimal salary£12,570
Dividends£0
Dividend allowance (tax-free)£500
Personal allowance used by salary£12,570

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Indicative estimates only based on 2026/27 personal tax rates. Assumes you are a UK-resident director with no other income and no student loan. Does not account for employer NI, pension contributions or personal circumstances. Always speak to an adviser before deciding how to structure your pay.

How AI Accounts can help

Payroll services

We run payroll for your team including directors — making sure your salary is processed correctly every month and your obligations are met.

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Bookkeeping

Accurate bookkeeping means you always know your profit position — and can make confident decisions about how much to pay yourself.

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SEIS & EIS support

If you are raising investment, SEIS and EIS can affect how you structure your company finances. We help you navigate both.

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Want to make sure you are paying yourself in the most tax-efficient way? Talk to our team — we help startup founders get this right.

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