Employer Cost Calculator - United Kingdom 2026
Calculate the true cost of employment beyond gross salary.
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Total Employer Cost
£64,195
Gross salary:
£55,580
Employer SSC:
£8,615
Overhead:
15.5%
Cost per month:
£5,350
Cost per day:
£247
Breakdown
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employer National Insurance | 15.00% | £8,337 |
| Apprenticeship Levy | 0.50% | £278 |
| Total | 15.5% | £8,615 |
What this means
For every £100 in gross salary, you pay approximately £16 in employer contributions in the UK. That brings the total cost to £116 per £100 of salary.
Country comparison (at €68,500 gross)
| Country | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22.3% | €83,776 |
| France | 43.1% | €98,014 |
| Netherlands | 16.9% | €80,042 |
| Belgium | 27.0% | €86,995 |
| Ireland | 11.2% | €76,138 |
Employment in the United Kingdom - Key facts
Employer contribution rate:
15%
Sick pay:
SSP £116.75/week
Minimum leave:
28 days
Probation period:
No statutory limit
Disclaimer
This tool provides market benchmarks only and does not constitute legal or HR advice. NettoCalc is not responsible for compliance decisions made on the basis of this data.