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Employer National Insurance contributions increase on 6th April 2025
FOR EMPLOYERS

Cut Your
National Insurance

Save on rising employer National Insurance costs. See how salary sacrifice can offset April 2025’s tax increase and reduce payroll expenses.

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It’s the 2025/26 tax year!
Upcoming Tax Changes for Employers

National Insurance Costs Are Rising

From April 2025, higher rates and lower thresholds mean increased costs for employers. Discover how salary sacrifice can help you save.

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Higher Rates:
Employer NI contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15%.
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Lower Threshold:
The NI threshold will drop from £9,100 to £5,000 per employee.
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Rising Costs:
Employers will pay £900 more per year for a median-salary employee.

These changes could cost your business thousands in additional tax — but salary sacrifice can help offset the impact.

A graphic comparing National Insurance employer rates effective from April 6, 2025. The rate increases from 13.8% to 15%, and the earnings threshold decreases from £9,100 to £5,000. Two bar charts visually depict these changes, with the left showing the current rates and thresholds, and the right showing the 2025 updates.

A Smart Solution:
Salary Sacrifice

Reduce payroll costs and boost employee benefits with a tax-efficient solution.

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How Salary Sacrifice Works

Salary sacrifice lets employees exchange part of their gross salary for non-cash benefits, like pension contributions.

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The result?

This reduces taxable income, lowering National Insurance costs for both employers and employees.

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Example Savings

A business with 50 employees could save up to £17,250 annually on National Insurance contributions.

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Benefits For Employers

Lower National Insurance contributions.
Reduced payroll costs. Attract and retain top talent with a competitive benefits package.

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Benefits For Employees

Reduced taxable income. Higher pension contributions.

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How Penfold Makes Salary Sacrifice easy

From setup to savings, Penfold handle it all so you can focus on running your business:

Step 1 – Free Consultation:
Penfold’s experts assess your business needs and create a tailored salary sacrifice plan.

Step 2 – Seamless Setup:
Penfold handle the admin, from contracts to payroll integration, ensuring compliance every step of the way.

Step 3 – Ongoing Support:
Penfold provide guidance, compliance checks, and reporting to keep things running smoothly.

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