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UK Payslip Glossary

Every term you might see on a UK payslip, explained in plain English. 97 entries, updated for the 2026/27 tax year.

E

Employee Number / Payroll NumberIdentifier
An internal payroll ID assigned by your employer. Full definition

N

NI Number (NINO)Identifier
A lifetime ID (e.g. AB 12 34 56 C) that links you to HMRC and DWP records. Full definition