A laboratory assistant is paid £16 per hour and works 35 hours each week for 52 weeks during the 2026/27 tax year. Use income tax of 20% on the part of annual earnings above £12,570, employee National Insurance of 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and an employee pension contribution of 5% on qualifying earnings between £6,240 and £50,270. The worker has no other deductions.