National Insurance (UK): what it means

National Insurance is the UK's social contribution. Employees pay 8% on earnings above a threshold and 2% on earnings in the higher band. You need a National Insurance number to work.

Useful pages

🧾 United Kingdom 🧾 Salary calculator 💼 Jobs

Related terms

Personal allowance (UK) · Social contributions · Seasonal Worker visa (UK)

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