National Insurance: introduction
What National Insurance is for
National Insurance contributions count towards the benefits and pensions in the table.
Class 1: employees | Class 2: self-employed | Class 3: voluntary contributions | |
---|---|---|---|
Basic State Pension | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Additional State Pension | Yes | No | No |
New State Pension | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance | Yes | No | No |
Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance | Yes | Yes | No |
Maternity Allowance | Yes | Yes | No |
Bereavement Support Payment | Yes | Yes | No |
If you’re self-employed and make a profit of more than £12,570 a year, you pay Class 4 contributions. These do not count towards state benefits or pensions.