Cycle to Work Scheme Savings Calculator
Bike cost savings via salary sacrifice.
Calculate bike cost savings through a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme. Enter marginal tax + ni to see net bike cost after sacrifice.
What this tool does
Enter bike cost and marginal tax + NI rate. The tool shows net bike cost after sacrifice.
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Disclaimer
Results are estimates for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
1,500 bike × 32% combined tax + NI saving: 480 saving, net 1,020. upper-rate taxpayers save 42%+. Cycle-to-work schemes split payment over 12 months via salary deduction. Pre-tax means whole amount saves marginal rate.
Quick example
With bike cost of 1,500 and marginal tax + ni of 32%, the result is 1,020.00. Change any figure and watch the output shift — it's often more useful to see the pattern than to memorise the formula.
Which inputs matter most
You enter Bike Cost and Marginal Tax + NI. Not every input has equal weight. Flip one at a time toward extreme values to feel which ones move the needle most for your situation.
What's happening under the hood
Salary sacrifice savings formula. The formula is listed in full below. If the number looks off, you can retrace the calculation by hand — that's the point of showing the working.
Cost vs value in green choices
Sustainable options usually cost more upfront and less over time. This tool separates the two so the comparison is fair — looking at purchase price alone consistently makes the green option look worse than it is once lifetime costs are tallied.
What this doesn't capture
Carbon reduction, health benefits, and local air quality have real value the financial figure doesn't price. The calculation gives the money side honestly; for the full picture, note the non-financial benefits alongside.
Where to go next
This calculation rarely sits alone in a planning exercise. If you're running these numbers, you'll probably also want the bicycle commute savings calculator, the carbon reduction savings calculator, and the cycling vs driving cost calculator — each one answers a different question in the same territory. Treating them as a set rather than in isolation usually produces a more honest picture.
Cycle to work savings produces a net cost based on the inputs provided.
Inputs
This example uses typical values for illustration. Adjust the inputs above to match a specific situation and see how the result changes.
Sources & Methodology
Methodology
Salary sacrifice savings formula.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs scheme?
End-of-hire fee?
Upper limit?
E-bike?
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