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New Hire Calculator

Calculate the true cost of hiring a new employee including NI, pension, and holiday. Know your costs before you commit.

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What type of employee are you hiring?

This determines the National Insurance rate you'll pay as an employer

Standard Employee

Cat A

15% employer NI on earnings above £96/week

Most common for employees aged 21+

Under 21

Cat M

No employer NI until £967/week earnings

Significant NI savings for younger workers

Apprentice under 25

Cat H

No employer NI until £967/week earnings

Must be on an approved apprenticeship

Over State Pension age

Cat C

Same as standard, but no auto-enrolment pension

Employee must be 66 or older

Based on UK 2025/26 tax year. Employer NI calculated with £96/week threshold. Holiday accrual at 12.07% (5.6 weeks statutory). Results are estimates only.