Pro Rata Salary Examples UK: Worked Pay Tables for Every Hours Pattern
Understanding exactly what you will earn on a part-time or flexible contract is far more useful than knowing a formula. This page gives you real worked pro rata salary examples across the most common UK salaries and working patterns — including 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, hourly, NHS, teaching, and term-time contracts.
Every figure on this page has been calculated using the standard UK pro rata formula. For your own custom salary and hours, use our free Pro Rata Salary Calculator UK which handles any combination of salary, full-time hours, and contracted hours instantly.
What This Page Covers
This guide is not about definitions or formulas — it is a practical reference of real pay figures for people who want to know immediately what their pro rata salary will be.
If you need to understand the formula behind these calculations, read our dedicated guide: How to Work Out Pro Rata Salary in the UK (Step-by-Step Formula Guide).
If you need to understand your legal rights as a part-time worker, read: What Is a Pro Rata Salary? UK Employment Law & Worker Rights Explained.
Standard Pro Rata Pay Tables (37.5-Hour Full-Time Baseline)
The standard full-time working week in the UK across the NHS, civil service, and the majority of corporate employers is 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday).
All figures in the tables below use this 37.5-hour baseline unless otherwise stated.
Working 4 Days a Week (30 Hours / 0.8 FTE)
Working 4 days per week is one of the most requested flexible working patterns in the UK. At 30 contracted hours per week, you retain 80% of your full-time equivalent salary.
Formula used: (30 ÷ 37.5) × Full-Time Salary = 0.8 × Full-Time Salary
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary | Annual Pro Rata Pay | Monthly Gross Pay | Weekly Gross Pay | Daily Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £18,000 | £14,400 | £1,200.00 | £276.92 | £55.38 |
| £20,000 | £16,000 | £1,333.33 | £307.69 | £61.54 |
| £22,000 | £17,600 | £1,466.67 | £338.46 | £67.69 |
| £25,000 | £20,000 | £1,666.67 | £384.62 | £76.92 |
| £28,000 | £22,400 | £1,866.67 | £430.77 | £86.15 |
| £30,000 | £24,000 | £2,000.00 | £461.54 | £92.31 |
| £32,000 | £25,600 | £2,133.33 | £492.31 | £98.46 |
| £35,000 | £28,000 | £2,333.33 | £538.46 | £107.69 |
| £38,000 | £30,400 | £2,533.33 | £584.62 | £116.92 |
| £40,000 | £32,000 | £2,666.67 | £615.38 | £123.08 |
| £45,000 | £36,000 | £3,000.00 | £692.31 | £138.46 |
| £50,000 | £40,000 | £3,333.33 | £769.23 | £153.85 |
| £55,000 | £44,000 | £3,666.67 | £846.15 | £169.23 |
| £60,000 | £48,000 | £4,000.00 | £923.08 | £184.62 |
Key point: A 4-day week retains 80% of your gross pay. Because of the UK Personal Allowance (£12,570 tax-free), your net take-home pay often retains more than 80% of what you would take home full-time. Use our Pro Rata Take-Home Pay Calculator to see your actual net figure.
Working 3 Days a Week (22.5 Hours / 0.6 FTE)
Three days per week (22.5 hours on a 7.5-hour schedule) is particularly common amongst parents, carers, and employees in phased retirement.
Formula used: (22.5 ÷ 37.5) × Full-Time Salary = 0.6 × Full-Time Salary
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary | Annual Pro Rata Pay | Monthly Gross Pay | Weekly Gross Pay | Daily Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £18,000 | £10,800 | £900.00 | £207.69 | £41.54 |
| £20,000 | £12,000 | £1,000.00 | £230.77 | £46.15 |
| £22,000 | £13,200 | £1,100.00 | £253.85 | £50.77 |
| £25,000 | £15,000 | £1,250.00 | £288.46 | £57.69 |
| £28,000 | £16,800 | £1,400.00 | £323.08 | £64.62 |
| £30,000 | £18,000 | £1,500.00 | £346.15 | £69.23 |
| £32,000 | £19,200 | £1,600.00 | £369.23 | £73.85 |
| £35,000 | £21,000 | £1,750.00 | £403.85 | £80.77 |
| £38,000 | £22,800 | £1,900.00 | £438.46 | £87.69 |
| £40,000 | £24,000 | £2,000.00 | £461.54 | £92.31 |
| £45,000 | £27,000 | £2,250.00 | £519.23 | £103.85 |
| £50,000 | £30,000 | £2,500.00 | £576.92 | £115.38 |
| £55,000 | £33,000 | £2,750.00 | £634.62 | £126.92 |
| £60,000 | £36,000 | £3,000.00 | £692.31 | £138.46 |
Working 2 Days a Week (15 Hours / 0.4 FTE)
Two days per week is a common pattern for people managing childcare, freelance work alongside employment, or health-related adjustments to their working week.
Formula used: (15 ÷ 37.5) × Full-Time Salary = 0.4 × Full-Time Salary
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary | Annual Pro Rata Pay | Monthly Gross Pay | Weekly Gross Pay | Daily Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £18,000 | £7,200 | £600.00 | £138.46 | £27.69 |
| £20,000 | £8,000 | £666.67 | £153.85 | £30.77 |
| £22,000 | £8,800 | £733.33 | £169.23 | £33.85 |
| £25,000 | £10,000 | £833.33 | £192.31 | £38.46 |
| £28,000 | £11,200 | £933.33 | £215.38 | £43.08 |
| £30,000 | £12,000 | £1,000.00 | £230.77 | £46.15 |
| £35,000 | £14,000 | £1,166.67 | £269.23 | £53.85 |
| £40,000 | £16,000 | £1,333.33 | £307.69 | £61.54 |
| £45,000 | £18,000 | £1,500.00 | £346.15 | £69.23 |
| £50,000 | £20,000 | £1,666.67 | £384.62 | £76.92 |
| £60,000 | £24,000 | £2,000.00 | £461.54 | £92.31 |
Hourly-Based Pro Rata Pay (Various Hours per Week)
Many contracts in retail, hospitality, social care, and education are specified in exact hours rather than days. The table below covers the most common part-time hour brackets.
Baseline: 37.5 full-time hours per week. Figures shown are annual gross pro rata salary.
| Contracted Hours/Week | 0.4 FTE | FTE Fraction | £25,000 FTE | £30,000 FTE | £35,000 FTE | £40,000 FTE | £50,000 FTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours | — | 0.4267 | £10,667 | £12,800 | £14,933 | £17,067 | £21,333 |
| 20 hours | — | 0.5333 | £13,333 | £16,000 | £18,667 | £21,333 | £26,667 |
| 24 hours | — | 0.64 | £16,000 | £19,200 | £22,400 | £25,600 | £32,000 |
| 25 hours | — | 0.6667 | £16,667 | £20,000 | £23,333 | £26,667 | £33,333 |
| 28 hours | — | 0.7467 | £18,667 | £22,400 | £26,133 | £29,867 | £37,333 |
| 30 hours | — | 0.8 | £20,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 | £40,000 |
| 32 hours | — | 0.8533 | £21,333 | £25,600 | £29,867 | £34,133 | £42,667 |
| 35 hours | — | 0.9333 | £23,333 | £28,000 | £32,667 | £37,333 | £46,667 |
To calculate your exact FTE fraction and verify your pay, use the FTE Calculator.
Pro Rata Pay for 40-Hour Full-Time Contracts
Many employers — particularly in manufacturing, construction, logistics, engineering, and some retail roles — base full-time employment on a 40-hour standard working week (8 hours per day).
If your employer’s full-time contract is 40 hours (not 37.5), your pro rata calculation uses 40 as the denominator instead.
Working 3 Days a Week on a 40-Hour Full-Time Baseline
Formula used: (24 ÷ 40) × Full-Time Salary = 0.6 × Full-Time Salary
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Salary | Annual Pro Rata Pay | Monthly Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £12,000 | £1,000.00 |
| £25,000 | £15,000 | £1,250.00 |
| £30,000 | £18,000 | £1,500.00 |
| £35,000 | £21,000 | £1,750.00 |
| £40,000 | £24,000 | £2,000.00 |
| £45,000 | £27,000 | £2,250.00 |
| £50,000 | £30,000 | £2,500.00 |
Important: Always confirm with your employer whether their full-time week is 37.5 or 40 hours before calculating. A difference of 2.5 hours per week changes your annual pro rata pay. For example, on a £35,000 FTE at 30 hours part-time: using 37.5 hours full-time = £28,000, but using 40 hours full-time = £26,250 — a £1,750 annual difference.
Sector-Specific Pro Rata Examples
NHS Agenda for Change — Worked Examples
The NHS operates on a standard 37.5-hour full-time week under Agenda for Change (AfC). Pay is determined by your AfC band and your point on the pay scale. The following examples use 2026/27 AfC rates.
| Role | AfC Band | Full-Time Pay (2026/27) | 30 Hours Pro Rata (0.8 FTE) | 22.5 Hours Pro Rata (0.6 FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Worker | Band 2 | £24,071 | £19,257 | £14,443 |
| Senior Support Worker | Band 3 | £25,147 | £20,118 | £15,088 |
| Nursing Associate | Band 4 | £27,485 | £21,988 | £16,491 |
| Registered Nurse | Band 5 | £29,970 | £23,976 | £17,982 |
| Senior Nurse | Band 6 | £38,682 | £30,946 | £23,209 |
| Advanced Practitioner | Band 7 | £46,148 | £36,918 | £27,689 |
| Consultant Nurse | Band 8a | £53,755 | £43,004 | £32,253 |
For detailed NHS pro rata calculations across all bands and pay points, use our dedicated NHS Pro Rata Salary Calculator which includes all AfC Band 2–9 pay points for 2026/27.
Teacher Pro Rata Pay — Worked Examples
Teachers in England and Wales are employed under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). Teacher pay scales for 2026/27 are:
| Scale | Point | Full-Time Annual Salary | 0.8 FTE (4 Days) | 0.6 FTE (3 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Pay Scale (MPS) | M1 | £31,650 | £25,320 | £18,990 |
| Main Pay Scale (MPS) | M3 | £35,100 | £28,080 | £21,060 |
| Main Pay Scale (MPS) | M6 | £43,685 | £34,948 | £26,211 |
| Upper Pay Scale (UPS) | U1 | £45,646 | £36,517 | £27,388 |
| Upper Pay Scale (UPS) | U3 | £49,084 | £39,267 | £29,450 |
| Leadership Scale | L1 | £51,179 | £40,943 | £30,707 |
| Leadership Scale | L10 | £66,030 | £52,824 | £39,618 |
For part-time teachers whose contracted hours differ from the standard, or for Teaching Assistants on term-time only contracts, use our Teacher Pro Rata Salary Calculator and the Term-Time Only Salary Calculator.
Term-Time Only (TTO) Contracts — Worked Examples
Term-time only workers — such as Teaching Assistants, school administrators, and lunchtime supervisors — work fewer than 52 weeks per year. Their pro rata calculation must account for both reduced weekly hours AND reduced working weeks.
The TTO Formula:
TTO Annual Salary = (Contracted Weeks including pro rata holiday ÷ 52) × (Contracted Hours ÷ Full-Time Hours) × FTE SalaryWorked Example 1: Teaching Assistant (Standard Contract)
- Role: Teaching Assistant at £24,000 FTE
- Full-time hours: 37 hours per week (common in LA contracts)
- Contracted hours: 32.5 hours per week
- Term weeks: 39 weeks
- Pro rata holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks × (32.5 ÷ 37) = 4.92 weeks
- Total paid weeks: 39 + 4.92 = 43.92 weeks
Calculation:
- Hours fraction: 32.5 ÷ 37 = 0.8784
- Weeks fraction: 43.92 ÷ 52 = 0.8446
- Pro Rata Annual Salary: 0.8784 × 0.8446 × £24,000 = £17,803
- Monthly Gross Pay: £1,483.59
Worked Example 2: School Administrator (Shorter Contract)
- Role: Admin at £26,000 FTE
- Full-time hours: 37 hours per week
- Contracted hours: 25 hours per week
- Term weeks: 38 weeks
- Pro rata holiday entitlement: 5.6 × (25 ÷ 37) = 3.78 weeks
- Total paid weeks: 38 + 3.78 = 41.78 weeks
Calculation:
- Hours fraction: 25 ÷ 37 = 0.6757
- Weeks fraction: 41.78 ÷ 52 = 0.8035
- Pro Rata Annual Salary: 0.6757 × 0.8035 × £26,000 = £14,112
- Monthly Gross Pay: £1,176.00
For all TTO calculations, use our dedicated Term-Time Only Salary Calculator which handles the weeks calculation automatically.
Specific Salary Level Examples
What Is £28,000 Pro Rata?
The search for “£28,000 pro rata” is one of the most common because it is a popular mid-level salary advertised across HR, admin, healthcare, and education. Here are the pro rata equivalents at this salary level:
| Working Pattern | FTE Decimal | Pro Rata Annual Pay | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days / 30 hours | 0.8 | £22,400 | £1,866.67 |
| 3 days / 22.5 hours | 0.6 | £16,800 | £1,400.00 |
| 24 hours / week | 0.64 | £17,920 | £1,493.33 |
| 20 hours / week | 0.5333 | £14,933 | £1,244.44 |
| 16 hours / week | 0.4267 | £11,947 | £995.56 |
| 2 days / 15 hours | 0.4 | £11,200 | £933.33 |
For our detailed guide on this salary level with monthly, weekly, and hourly breakdowns, read: £28,000 Pro Rata Salary — What You Will Earn Monthly, Weekly & Hourly.
Pro Rata Hourly Rate Examples
If you have an annual pro rata salary figure and want to work backwards to your hourly rate:
Formula: Hourly Rate = (Annual Pro Rata Salary ÷ 52) ÷ Weekly Contracted Hours
| Annual Pro Rata Salary | 16 hrs/wk | 20 hrs/wk | 22.5 hrs/wk | 25 hrs/wk | 30 hrs/wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £14,000 | £16.83 | £13.46 | £11.97 | £10.77 | £8.97 |
| £16,000 | £19.23 | £15.38 | £13.68 | £12.31 | £10.26 |
| £18,000 | £21.63 | £17.31 | £15.38 | £13.85 | £11.54 |
| £20,000 | £24.04 | £19.23 | £17.09 | £15.38 | £12.82 |
| £22,000 | £26.44 | £21.15 | £18.80 | £16.92 | £14.10 |
| £24,000 | £28.85 | £23.08 | £20.51 | £18.46 | £15.38 |
For detailed hourly rate calculations and conversions, visit our dedicated Pro Rata Hourly Rate Calculator.
Key Things That Affect Your Actual Pro Rata Pay
Understanding these factors prevents payslip surprises:
1. Your Employer’s Defined Full-Time Hours
Always check the employment contract. The denominator in your pro rata formula is the employer’s stated full-time hours, not what you assume. A one-hour difference (e.g. 37.5 vs 38.5 hours) can reduce your annual pay by hundreds of pounds.
2. Whether Lunch Breaks Are Included or Unpaid
Many contracts state “8 hours per day” but include an unpaid 30-minute lunch break, making paid hours 7.5 per day. Always confirm whether your contracted hours include or exclude breaks before calculating.
3. How Bank Holidays Are Handled
If you work a pro rata schedule (e.g. Tuesday to Thursday), most UK bank holidays fall on Mondays. Under UK employment regulations, your employer must not disadvantage you because bank holidays fall on your non-working days — you are entitled to a pro rata allowance of bank holiday time.
4. Overtime Beyond Your Contracted Hours
If you regularly work beyond your contracted pro rata hours, any additional hours up to (but not exceeding) the employer’s standard full-time week are typically paid at your standard hourly rate. Use our Overtime Pay Calculator to calculate any additional overtime earnings on top of your base pro rata pay.
5. Pay Rises on Pro Rata Contracts
When your employer awards a percentage pay rise (e.g. a 5% annual increase), this is applied to your Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) salary — not your pro rata salary directly. Your actual pay rise in cash terms will be proportionally smaller, but your hourly rate increases by the same percentage as full-time colleagues. Check the impact using our Pay Rise Calculator.
Pro Rata Holiday Pay Examples
Under UK law, all workers — including part-time workers — accrue 5.6 weeks of statutory paid annual leave per year, calculated in proportion to their contracted hours or working days.
Holiday Entitlement by Working Pattern
| Working Pattern | Contracted Days/Week | Statutory Annual Leave (Days) | Monthly Leave Accrual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time (5 days) | 5 | 28 days | 2.33 days |
| 4-day week | 4 | 22.4 days | 1.87 days |
| 3-day week | 3 | 16.8 days | 1.40 days |
| 2.5-day week | 2.5 | 14 days | 1.17 days |
| 2-day week | 2 | 11.2 days | 0.93 days |
For workers paid an hourly rate rather than a salary, holiday pay is calculated at 12.07% of hours worked (this is the annual leave fraction: 5.6 ÷ 46.4 working weeks = 12.07%).
For detailed holiday and leave calculations for part-time workers and term-time contracts, read our guide: How to Calculate Pro Rata Holiday & Term-Time Only Salary in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pro Rata Pay Examples
If I work 3 days a week on a £40,000 FTE salary, what will I earn?
On a 3-day week (22.5 hours) with a 37.5-hour full-time week: (22.5 ÷ 37.5) × £40,000 = £24,000 gross annual salary Monthly gross: £2,000.00
Does reducing from 5 days to 4 days mean exactly 80% of my salary?
Yes, if your full-time week is exactly 5 days and your employer calculates based on days. If they use exact contracted hours, make sure 4 days = 30 hours (not 32, not 28) before confirming the 80% figure applies.
Can I check my payslip calculation against these tables?
Yes. Find your FTE salary in the appropriate table and compare your monthly gross figure on your payslip. If your payslip figure is different, check: (a) whether your employer uses a different full-time hours denominator, (b) whether your payslip is affected by any unpaid leave that month, or (c) whether there are any salary sacrifice arrangements (pension, childcare vouchers) that reduce gross pay before it appears on the payslip.
What is pro rata monthly pay?
Pro rata monthly pay is simply your annual pro rata salary divided by 12. UK employers pay on a 1/12th annual basis — they do not count exact working days in each calendar month. For example, £21,000 pro rata annual ÷ 12 = £1,750 per month, regardless of whether a given month has 20 or 23 working days.
Is my pro rata pay the same as what I take home?
No. Your pro rata salary is your gross pay — before Income Tax, statutory deductions, and any pension contributions are deducted. Your actual take-home pay (net pay) will be lower. Use the Pro Rata Take-Home Pay Calculator to see your exact net figures.
All Calculators & Related Guides
Calculators:
- Pro Rata Salary Calculator UK — Custom part-time pay for any salary and hours
- Pro Rata Take-Home Pay Calculator — Net salary after statutory deductions
- FTE Calculator — Convert hours to a Full-Time Equivalent decimal
- NHS Pro Rata Salary Calculator — All AfC Bands 2–9 pro rata pay
- Teacher Pro Rata Salary Calculator — MPS, UPS, and Leadership pay scales
- Term-Time Only Salary Calculator — School and education term-time pay
- Overtime Pay Calculator — Calculate overtime earnings on top of your pro rata base
- Pay Rise Calculator — See how a pay rise affects your part-time salary
- Redundancy Pay Calculator — Statutory redundancy pay for part-time workers
Related Guides:
- How to Work Out Pro Rata Salary in the UK (Formulas & Step-by-Step Guide)
- What Is a Pro Rata Salary? UK Employment Law & Worker Rights
- Pro Rata vs Full-Time Salary — Pay Comparison & Tax Differences
- Full-Time to Part-Time Salary Calculator & UK Transition Guide
- What Is FTE? Full-Time Equivalent Meaning & UK Calculation Guide
- £28,000 Pro Rata Salary — Monthly, Weekly & Hourly Breakdown
- Pro Rata Holiday & Term-Time Only Salary Calculation Guide
