National Insurance Contributions


Class 1 (Employees)
  Contracted In Contracted Out
    Salary Related Money Purchase
Employee contributions      
- on earnings between £105.01 and £770pw 11.0% 9.4% 9.4%
- on earnings above £770pw 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Employer contributions      
- on earnings between £105.01 and £770pw 12.8% 9.1% 11.4%
- on earnings above £770pw 12.8% 12.8% 12.8%
Employer contributions (at 12.8%) are due on most benefits in kind and on tax paid on an employee's behalf under a PAYE settlement agreement.
 
Class 2 (Self-employed)
Flat rate per week £2.30
Small earnings exception: profits per annum £4,825
 
Class 3 (Voluntary)
Flat rate per week £8.10
 
Class 4 (Self-employed)
On profits £5,435 - £40,040 8.0%
On profits over £40,040 1.0%