Software Engineer
GBEurope · GBP
Employer costs in United Kingdom
Statutory employer contributions add 16.80% on top of gross salary. On a reference salary of £60,000, the total annual cost to the employer is £70,080.
Employer burden
+16.8%
£10,080 / yr in contributions
Total cost breakdown
Reference gross salary 60,000 GBP.
Gross salary (reference)
£60,000
Software engineer baseline
Employer contributions
£10,080
16.80% of gross
Total employer cost
£70,080
Salary + contributions
Largest single levy
13.80%
Employer National Insurance
| Employer contribution | Rate | Amount / yr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | — | £60,000 | — |
| Employer National Insurance | 13.80% | £8,280 | UK HM Revenue & Customs |
| Workplace Pension (auto-enrol.) | 3.00% | £1,800 | UK HM Revenue & Customs |
| Total employer contributions | 16.80% | £10,080 | — |
| Total cost to employer | — | £70,080 | — |
Cost composition
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Cost calculator — United Kingdom
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Data last reviewed June 1, 2026. Refreshed weekly via incremental static regeneration.
All employer costs in United Kingdom