What does the NI code on my payslip mean?
The NI code determines the rate of your NI contributions. Code A – For employees who do not contribute to one of our final salary pension schemes and are between the ages of 16 to 65 (men) and 16 to 60 (women). Code D – For employees who contribute to one of our final salary pension schemes and are between the ages of 16 to 65 (men) and 16 to 60 (women). Code C – For employees who are over 65 (men) or 60(women). Code E – For married women who hold a reduced rate certificate. (These are no longer issued). Code X – For External Examiners only.