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Salary sacrifice calculator

Model how pension salary exchange changes tax, National Insurance, student loan deductions, and real take-home pay.

Uses the MVP methodology assumptions. Review how the figures are modelled.

Annual take-home change

£0

Usually negative because you are redirecting pay into pension or another benefit.

Income tax saved

£600

NIC saved

£240

Effective cost

£3,000

You sacrifice £3,000 gross to gain the benefit.

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FAQ

Does salary sacrifice always save NIC? Usually for pension salary exchange, yes, but employer implementation details matter.

Can salary sacrifice help near £100,000? It can reduce adjusted income and soften the personal allowance taper.

Related reading: Is salary sacrifice worth it?

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