SALARY
How PAYE works
PAYE is the employees' tax withheld from remuneration through payroll. The amount depends on applicable tax rules and the employee's circumstances.
PAYE is a withholding system
Employers generally withhold employees' tax and pay it to the tax authority according to the applicable rules.
Tax-year rules matter
Tax brackets, rebates and credits can change, so a salary calculator needs a clearly identified tax year.
Why your payslip can differ
Retirement contributions, benefits, allowances, medical arrangements and other payroll items can change the actual PAYE calculation.
Source and review note
Time-sensitive rules should be checked against the current official source and the applicable date. This page is intended as general educational information.