National Insurance Calculator
Estimate the employee National Insurance you pay on your salary.
Employee National Insurance
£1,794.40
- Per month
- £149.53
- Salary after NI
- £33,205.60
Employee Class 1 National Insurance for 2026/27. Income tax is not included.
v1.0 · Reviewed September 2026
How this is worked out
Employee Class 1 National Insurance is charged at 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% above £50,270.
Worked example
- Annual gross salary £35,000
(35,000 − 12,570) × 8%
£1,794.40 a year, about £149.53 a month
Assumptions and limits
- An annual estimate. Payroll charges National Insurance on each pay period separately, so uneven pay produces a different total.
- Employee contributions only. Employer National Insurance and income tax are not included.
- Assumes category A. Different categories, directors and the self-employed are treated differently.