2026/27 tax codes
Tax code S1257L explained
- S means you pay Scottish income tax rates.
- 1257 means you can earn £12,570 a year before paying income tax.
- L means you get the standard tax-free Personal Allowance.
How much tax S1257L takes
| Salary | Tax a year on S1257L | Tax a year on S1257L | Difference a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,445 | £1,445 | Same |
| £30,000 | £3,449 | £3,449 | Same |
| £45,000 | £6,878 | £6,878 | Same |
| £60,000 | £13,178 | £13,178 | Same |
| £90,000 | £26,228 | £26,228 | Same |
Income tax through PAYE only, with no pension or benefits. Try your own salary with S1257L.
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Common questions
What does tax code S1257L mean?
S means you pay Scottish income tax rates. 1257 means you can earn £12,570 a year before paying income tax. L means you get the standard tax-free Personal Allowance.
How much tax does S1257L take on £30,000?
On a £30,000 salary, code S1257L takes £3,449 of income tax a year through PAYE in 2026/27, compared with £3,449 on S1257L.
Is S1257L the right tax code for me?
Check your code in the HMRC app or your Personal Tax Account. If it does not match your situation, tell HMRC: overpaid tax is refunded and underpaid tax is usually collected through next year's code.
Official sources
Every rate and threshold on this page is checked against these official pages. How we calculate
- Tax codes (GOV.UK)
- Emergency tax codes (GOV.UK)
- PAYE Manual (HMRC)
- Check your Income Tax for the current year (HMRC)
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