Northern Ireland rates

The age and service formula is the same as in Great Britain, and nidirect’s worked examples are the ones this calculator is tested against. What differs is the cap: nidirect states a current maximum week’s pay of £783 (gross) and a maximum statutory payment of £23,490 (gross).

GOV.UK notes that rates may be different in Northern Ireland and publishes the Great Britain figures separately. If you work in Northern Ireland, select that option on the calculator.

Income tax bands used for the take-home estimate are the UK main rates (the same as England and Wales). National Insurance thresholds are UK-wide.