National Insurance Contributions

Class 1 (Employees) Not Contracted out of State Second Pension S2P
2010/11 2009/10
Employee: Employee:

No NICs where earnings
are up to £110 a week
11% NICs on £110.01-£844 a week
1% NICs over £844 a week

No NICs where earnings
are up to £110 a week
11% NICs on £110.01-£844 a week
1% NICs over £844 a week
Employer: Employer:

No NICs on the first £110 a week
12.8% NICs over £110 a week

No NICs on the first £110 a week
12.8% NICs over £110 a week
   
Earnings limit or threshold 2010/11 2009/10
  Weekly Monthly Annual Weekly Monthly Annual
£ £ £ £ £ £
Lower limit (LEL) 97 421 5,044
95 412 4,940
Earnings threshold
110 476 5,715 110 476 5,715
Upper accrual point 770 3,337 40,040 770 3,337 40,040
Upper limit (UEL) 844 3,656 43,875 844 3,656 43,875
             
Contracted-out S2P rebate 2010/11 2009/10
Reduction on band earnings £97.01-£770 pw £95.01-£770 pw
Employer rate reduction:    
  • Salary-related scheme
3.7% 3.7%
  • Money-purchase scheme
1.4% 1.4%
Employee rate reduction 1.6%
1.6%
     
Class 1A (Employers) 2010/11
2009/10
Most taxable employee benefits 12.8% 12.8%
     
Class 2 (Self-Employed) 2010/11 2009/10
Flat rate £2.40 pw
£124.80 pa
£2.40 pw
£124.80 pa
Small earnings exception
£5,075 pa £5,075 pa
     
Class 4 (Self-Employed) 2010/11 2009/10
On profits £5,715-£43,875 pa
8%
£5,715-£43,875 pa
8%
  Over £43,875 pa
1%
Over £43,875 pa
1%
     
Class 3 (Voluntary) 2010/11 2009/10
Flat rate £12.05 pw
£626.60 pa
£12.05 pw
£626.60 pa


© 22 June 2010. For general information only. Subject to the Finance Act 2010. It is recommended you seek competent professional advice before acting.Last Updated 

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