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🧮 Night Shift Pay Calculator

Calculate how much extra you can earn with night shift premium pay in the UK.

These are typical rates. Your actual rates may vary. You can adjust values after selecting.

£

UK National Living Wage is £11.44/hour (2024)

Typical unpaid break: 30-60 minutes per shift

Full-time is typically 37-40 hours per week

%

Typical: 10-30%. NHS: 30%

%

Typical: 25-60%. NHS: 56%

Paid at 1.5x base rate

Saturday/Sunday hours

About Night Shift Pay

Many employers in the UK offer enhanced pay rates for night shifts to compensate for working unsociable hours. Typical premiums include:

  • NHS: 30% for hours worked between 8pm-6am
  • Manufacturing: 15-25% night shift allowance
  • Security: 10-20% night differential
  • Logistics: 15-30% unsocial hours payment
  • Retail: 10-20% night premium (where applicable)

While there's no legal requirement for night shift premium in the UK, many industries offer enhanced rates as standard practice to attract and retain night workers.

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