13th month pay in the
UK

SALARY PAYMENT IN British Pound (GBP, £)

CONTRACT LANGUAGE English

PAYROLL TAX 8.25%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours
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Is there a 13th month pay in the UK?

There are no statutory provisions in the United Kingdom for a 13th-month payment.

How is the 13th month pay calculated in the UK?

It is neither mandatory nor common in the United Kingdom to have a 13th month payment.

When is the 13th month salary paid in the UK?

If an employer chooses to pay the 13th month in the United Kingdom, they can choose when this is paid. However, it tends to be customary to make the 13th month salary payment towards the end of the calendar year.

Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

If an employer chooses to pay a 13th month payment in the UK, this would normally be an extra payment by the employer.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in the UK?

The 13th month salary is taxable in the United Kingdom if an employer chooses to pay this.

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Your business can easily hire employees in the UK without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180 countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

FAQs

Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in the UK?

No, there is no statutory provision in the United Kingdom for a 13th-month payment. It is not standard in the United Kingdom to have a 13th month payment.

Are there more than 13th months of pay in the UK?

No, the standard is 12 months of pay in the United Kingdom.

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