🇬🇧 Employee cost calculator United Kingdom

Employers in United Kingdom pay 15% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $71,148 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (15%)$9,000
Hire with Columbus fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$71,148

That is $5,929 per month, roughly 19% on top of gross salary.

Employment facts for United Kingdom

Statutory annual leave
28 days
Public holidays
8 days
Typical notice period
5.3 weeks
Typical severance
5 weeks
13th-month salary
none

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-09-12. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.