Question 1

NI rate?

Accepted Answer

8% between £12,570–£50,270, then 2% above. Employers pay 15% above £5,000 separately.

Question 2

Employee vs employer NI?

Accepted Answer

Employees pay 8%/2% via PAYE; employers pay 15% above £5,000 on top — a separate cost that doesn't appear on payslips.

Question 3

Is the National Insurance Calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, no signup, no account. It runs instantly in your browser and you can use it as often as you like.

Question 4

Is the National Insurance Calculator accurate?

Accepted Answer

Results use standard published formulas and current rates where applicable. They're accurate for the inputs given, but always verify figures that affect real money or decisions — rates change and edge cases exist.

Question 5

Do you store the numbers I enter?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything is calculated in your browser — nothing is sent to or stored on our servers.

Question 6

Can I use this on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the calculator is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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National Insurance Calculator — FAQs

NI rate?

Employee vs employer NI?

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