Figures
True cost of an employee
What a hire really costs: salary, employer NI, pension, levy and the extras.
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Such as private medical cover.
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Employer pension contribution
Pay bill over £3 million a year?The apprenticeship levy of 0.5% only applies above that.
Other costs this year (optional)
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Cost a yearEnter the salary to see the full cost to employ.
Know when the rates change
Caps, rates and thresholds change each April. One email a year, with what's different and which calculators it affects.
Important
An estimate based on what you enter and the rules for England, Wales and Scotland for 2026/27. General guidance, not legal, tax or financial advice. Contracts, policies and circumstances can change the answer. If you're unsure, speak to Acas or an independent adviser.