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Hire and pay in United Kingdom

Expand your global team in United Kingdom without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyBritish Pound (£)
Min Wage£11.44 / hour (National Living Wage)
Standard Hours37.5 - 40 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
GB
CURRENCY
British Pound
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
Europe
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
£11.44 / hour (National Living Wage)

National Living Wage · supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
37.5 - 40 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
3 to 6 months typical

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
1 week to 3 months based on tenure

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Statutory Redundancy Pay after 2 years tenure

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
13.8% (Secondary Class 1 NIC)
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a United Kingdom hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

United Kingdom : British Pound
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✨ ValueLeaf EOR Compliance Guarantee

Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with United Kingdom authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salary£65,000
Employer contributions£8,970
Statutory pension£1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
£75,920
£6,327 / month · 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under United Kingdom labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Pension Auto-Enrollment (Minimum 3% employer contribution)
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Minimum 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
Statutory Maternity / Paternity Leave
📋 Before the offer: your compliance checklist
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hiring in United Kingdom: common questions

Yes, converting contractors to full-time EOR employees ensures full IR35 and employment law compliance.
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