This document compares the earnings and tax implications of three contract roles - a Tech Director, Senior Designer, and Web Content Producer - working through different structures: as a PAYE employee, through an umbrella company, and as a freelancer. It shows that while the Tech Director earns the most at £97,750, their take home pay is highest at £67,074 working through an umbrella company due to lower taxes. The Senior Designer earns £66,700 but takes home £48,434 through an umbrella company. The Web Content Producer earns the least at £48,300 but still takes home £37,031 working as a freelancer.