NHS Overtime and Unsocial Hours Calculator
Working extra hours or unsocial shifts? Calculate your additional pay including overtime rates, weekend enhancements, night shifts, and bank holiday premiums. Get accurate estimates based on Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Your standard hourly rate (annual salary ÷ 1950 hours for full-time)
First 7.5 hours of overtime per week
Overtime beyond 7.5 hours per week
Saturday and Sunday working hours
Hours worked 8pm-6am (varies by role)
All hours worked on public holidays
Enhancement Rates Used:
Overtime: Time and a half (1.5x)
Double Time: Double rate (2x)
Weekends: 30% enhancement
Night Shifts: 30% enhancement
Bank Holidays: Double rate (2x)
* Actual rates may vary by Trust and role. Check your local terms and conditions.
Understanding NHS Overtime and Unsocial Hours
NHS staff are entitled to additional payments for working beyond their contracted hours or during unsocial times. The Agenda for Change terms and conditions set out clear rules for these enhancements.
Overtime Rates
- Time and a half (1.5x): First 7.5 hours of overtime
- Double time (2x): After 7.5 hours of overtime
- Bank holidays: Double time for all hours
Unsocial Hours
- Evenings: 8pm - 6am (varies by role)
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday
- Night shifts: Additional enhancements
Who is Eligible?
Most NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts are eligible for overtime and unsocial hours payments. However, some senior roles (typically Band 8c and above) may have different arrangements. Always check your contract and local policies for specific details.
How to Use the Overtime Calculator
Our calculator helps you estimate additional pay for various types of extra work:
- Enter Your Basic Hourly Rate: Your standard hourly pay rate
- Add Overtime Hours: Hours worked beyond your contracted time
- Include Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday working
- Add Night Shift Hours: Hours worked during night periods
- Bank Holiday Hours: Any hours worked on public holidays
- Calculate: Get your total additional gross pay
Note: This calculator shows gross additional pay before tax and other deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be reduced by income tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
Unsocial Hours Enhancements
NHS staff receive percentage enhancements for working during unsocial hours. These rates can vary by role and local agreements:
| Time Period | Typical Enhancement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Time + 30% | All day Saturday |
| Sunday | Time + 60% | All day Sunday |
| Night (8pm-6am) | Time + 30% | Varies by role |
| Bank Holidays | Double Time | All hours worked |
* Enhancements may vary by Trust and specific role. Always check your local terms and conditions.