Tax Code 1150L Explained
1150L gives a Personal Allowance of £11,500 (1150 × £10). It falls between 1100L and 1257L, providing a slightly reduced tax-free amount. You pay 20% on income above £11,500 up to £50,270, then 40% and 45% on higher amounts. Compared to 1257L, you pay roughly £214 more tax per year.
Who gets tax code 1150L?
Employees with a modest adjustment to their allowance — typically to collect tax on untaxed income or small benefits in kind. If you previously had a higher adjustment and it has been partially resolved, your code may have moved from 1100L toward the standard 1257L via an intermediate value like 1150L.
Take-home pay on tax code 1150L — 2025-26 examples
Examples below show Income Tax and take-home pay at common salary levels. National Insurance (NI) is also shown separately — NI is not affected by your tax code and applies on the same basis for all employees.
| Gross Salary | Income Tax | NI (est.) | Take-Home | Effective IT Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,700 | £594 | £17,706 | 8.5% |
| £25,000 | £2,700 | £994 | £21,306 | 10.8% |
| £30,000 | £3,700 | £1,394 | £24,906 | 12.3% |
| £35,000 | £4,700 | £1,794 | £28,506 | 13.4% |
| £40,000 | £5,700 | £2,194 | £32,106 | 14.2% |
| £45,000 | £6,700 | £2,594 | £35,706 | 14.9% |
| £50,000 | £7,860 | £2,994 | £39,146 | 15.7% |
| £60,000 | £11,860 | £3,211 | £44,929 | 19.8% |
| £75,000 | £17,860 | £3,511 | £53,629 | 23.8% |
| £100,000 | £27,860 | £4,011 | £68,129 | 27.9% |
Take-home = Gross − Income Tax − National Insurance. No pension, student loan or other deductions included. NI calculated at 8% between £12,570–£50,270 and 2% above. Effective IT Rate shows Income Tax as a percentage of gross salary.
If you have tax code 1150L, here's what you should know
- Your tax code appears on your payslip, P60, and any correspondence from HMRC about your PAYE tax.
- Your employer uses this code to calculate how much Income Tax to deduct from each pay period — they do not set it themselves.
- If your circumstances change (new job, change in benefits, marriage allowance), your code should update automatically — but it is worth checking.
- You can view and update your tax code online via your Personal Tax Account at gov.uk.
- If you think your code is wrong, contact HMRC on 0300 200 3300 or use the HMRC app.
- An incorrect tax code can mean you overpay or underpay tax — overpayments are refunded, underpayments are collected in future years.
Frequently asked questions
What does tax code 1150L mean?
1150L gives a Personal Allowance of £11,500 (1150 × £10). It falls between 1100L and 1257L, providing a slightly reduced tax-free amount. You pay 20% on income above £11,500 up to £50,270, then 40% and 45% on higher amounts. Compared to 1257L, you pay roughly £214 more tax per year.
Who gets tax code 1150L?
Employees with a modest adjustment to their allowance — typically to collect tax on untaxed income or small benefits in kind. If you previously had a higher adjustment and it has been partially resolved, your code may have moved from 1100L toward the standard 1257L via an intermediate value like 1150L.
How much do I take home on tax code 1150L earning £30,000?
On tax code 1150L with a £30,000 salary, you take home £24,906 per year (£2,076 per month) after Income Tax of £3,700.
Is tax code 1150L correct for me?
Your tax code is set by HMRC based on your individual circumstances. If you believe your tax code is wrong, contact HMRC on 0300 200 3300 or check your Personal Tax Account at gov.uk. An incorrect code could mean you are paying too much or too little tax.
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