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Payroll in United Kingdom
Payroll in United Kingdom runs in GBP on a monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and no 13th salary. Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
GBP — British pound
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Working week
48 hrs max (opt-out)
Minimum wage
NLW £12.71/hr (Apr26)
13th-month
No 13th salary
Employer cost
~15% NI + pension
Probation
3–6 months
Notice period
1 wk–12 wks statutory
Two ways to run payroll in United Kingdom
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in United Kingdom. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on Northern Europe time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in United Kingdom? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 1 week (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in United Kingdom
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension is mandatory
- IR35 off-payroll rules drive contractor-vs-employee scrutiny
- Right-to-work checks are strictly enforced post-Brexit
- Statutory redundancy and unfair-dismissal protection after 2 years
- 28 days holiday inclusive of public holidays
Get a payroll quote for United Kingdom
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Deeper guide
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