Part-Time NHS Pay Calculator
Calculate your pro rata NHS salary and take home pay based on your contracted hours
Your Details
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Full-time = 37.5 hours
0.6
Part-Time Take Home Pay
£18,892
Monthly: £1,574
FTE Salary£37,338
Pro Rata Salary£22,403
Tax-£1,966
NI-£787
Pension-£1,859
Take Home£18,892
How Pro Rata Works: Your salary is calculated as Full-Time Salary × (Your Hours ÷ 37.5). So 22.5 hours = 0.6 WTE = 60% of full-time salary.
Common Part-Time Hours
Here are the most common part-time arrangements and their WTE values:
| Hours/Week | WTE | % of Full-Time | Band 6 Pro Rata |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | 1.0 | 100% | £37,338 |
| 30 | 0.8 | 80% | £29,870 |
| 22.5 | 0.6 | 60% | £22,403 |
| 18.75 | 0.5 | 50% | £18,669 |
| 15 | 0.4 | 40% | £14,935 |
| 7.5 | 0.2 | 20% | £7,468 |
Part-Time Pension Contributions
Your NHS pension contribution rate is based on your actual pro rata salary, not the full-time equivalent. This means part-time staff often fall into lower contribution tiers.
| Pro Rata Salary | Pension Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £13,259 | 5.2% |
| £13,260 - £26,831 | 6.5% |
| £26,832 - £32,691 | 8.3% |
| £32,692 - £49,078 | 9.8% |
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