National Insurance Contributions

National Insurance contributions are paid by employees, employers and the self-employed to help build entitlement to the State Pension and certain state benefits.

You pay National Insurance over the age of 16 and under state pension age (currently 66).

Your contributions are paid towards state pension, certain benefits and the NHS.

During 2025/26 National Insurance Contributions totalled £294M. More details are available in the Isle of Man Government accounts.

The following buttons provide a selection of frequently asked questions on some key National Insurance topics:

Information about Income Tax on the Island can be found on our Personal Tax page.