Salary → Day Rate Converter
What day rate do you need to match your permanent salary?
40 weeks
44 weeks
50 weeks
To match your total package, you need:
£0
per day (outside IR35)
Calculation Breakdown
Base salary
£0
+ Employer pension
£0
+ Benefits value
£0
+ Employer NI (hidden cost)
£0
Total package cost
£0
÷ Working days
220
Quick Reference
Minimum viable rate
£0
Match package (shown)
£0
+20% buffer (recommended)
£0
The +20% buffer accounts for contract gaps, pension contributions you'll make yourself, and business costs.
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