National Insurance Calculator for Creatives
Break Down Employee and Employer National Insurance With NI Calculator
Quickly work out how much National Insurance you’ll pay on your salary – and what your employer pays – based on the current UK tax year. See yearly, monthly, and weekly figures in seconds with our National Insurance Calculator.
Once you click “Calculate”, you’ll see your results instantly. If anything looks unclear, email us at [email protected], and we’ll get back to you!
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How to use the National Insurance Calculator
1. Enter your salary
- Type your annual salary before tax and deductions into the “Salary (£)” box.
2. Select pay frequency
- Choose how your salary is paid: Yearly, monthly or weekly.
3. Select your region
- Choose England, Wales & NI or Scotland.
- Tax rates & bands differ slightly by region.
4. Employment status
- Choose Employed or Self-Employed.
5. Age & eligibility
- Select your age range:
- Under 16
- 16–65
- Over 66
- People above State Pension age usually don’t pay employee NI
6. Include employer NI (optional)
- Toggle this on if you want to see your employer’s contribution.
7. Click “Calculate”
- The National Insurance Calculator UK tool shows a detailed breakdown
- Gross Salary/Profit
- Employee NI (Class 1)
- Employer NI (Class 1)
- Self-Employed NI (Class 2 + 4) – if you’re self-employed
- Net Pay (after NI)
- Effective NI Rate: 4.65%
Who is This NI Calculator for?
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