ContractJobs365Inside & Outside IR35 Contract Roles

UK Contractor Day Rates

14-day rolling averages from live job listings

How to read this table: "All roles" shows the best available rate per skill. Switch to Outside IR35 or Inside IR35 to compare the pay difference. Click View jobs on any row to see live listings.
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Rates are calculated from job listings where a day rate range is explicitly stated. Skills with fewer than 3 listings are excluded. Data updates daily.

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Use our IR35 take-home calculator to see exactly what outside vs inside IR35 means in pounds per year.

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