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GBP 24,960 per year
Employing in United Kingdom
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in United Kingdom.
Minimum Wage
GBP 24,960
per year
Employer costs
~18.5%
of salary
Employee costs
~13%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- National Insurance (NICs): 15%
- Workplace Pension: 3%
- Apprenticeship Levy: 0.5%
Employee costs
- National Insurance (NICs): 8%
- Workplace Pension: 5%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 18.5%, and employee contributions of approximately 13% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
Standard
0%
£0 – £12,570
20%
£12,571 – £50,270
40%
£50,271 – £125,140
45%
£125,140+
Scotland
0%
£0 – £12,570
19%
£12,571 – £15,397
20%
£15,398 – £27,490
21%
£27,491 – £43,662
42%
£43,663 – £75,000
45%
£75,001 – £125,140
48%
£125,140+
- National Insurance (NICs) 8%
- Workplace Pension 5%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~18.5%
National Insurance (NICs)
15%
Workplace Pension
3%
Apprenticeship Levy
0.5%
Working hours
Working hours per week
40 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
28 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
Medical certificate required
Public holidays in United Kingdom
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Early May Bank Holiday
2026-05-04
Spring Bank Holiday
2026-05-25
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-28
Termination
Notice period
7 days minimum
Probation period
0 – 180 days
