How much tax does a self-employed labourer pay?

How much tax does a self-employed labourer pay? In 2026-27, a self-employed labourer pays 20% Income Tax and 6% Class 4 National Insurance on profit above £12,570. Contractors take 20% of your pay under CIS, or 30% if you are unregistered, towards that bill. Yes, if the terms of the job make you self-employed. HMRC's manual says a general labourer working full-time for one contractor, paid by the hour or day and closely controlled, is likely to be an employee instead. 20% if you are registered for CIS and the contractor can verify you, or 30% if not. With no materials on your invoice, it is taken from the whole amount, excluding any VAT. Not Income Tax or Class 4 National Insurance in 2026-27, if you have the full personal allowance and no other income. Any CIS deducted is then repayable through your tax return after the year ends. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.