Employee cost calculator
Find out the true cost of employing someone, including NIC, pension, and benefits
Employee details
Employer pension contribution
Benefits in kind
Other employer costs (optional)
This calculator uses 2026/27 employer NIC rates: 15% on earnings above £5,000 (£96/week) with
employment allowance of £10,500 where applicable. Class 1A NIC on benefits in kind is 15%.
Auto-enrolment minimum employer contribution is 3% on qualifying earnings (£6,240–£50,270).
One-off costs are shown in the annual figure only. Always seek professional advice.
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