Public Sector Calculators

Free tools for pay progression, career decisions, part-time impact, allowances, career breaks, take-home pay, leave, sick pay, family leave and CPD.

Find your role and the right calculator across the UK public sector (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland).

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Used by NHS staff, teachers, civil servants and more across the UK

See your pay in 5 years

Model part-time pay

Compare promotion options

Map your public sector career

Whether you work in the UK public sector or are considering it, our calculators help you map out your prospects. They use pay grades, bands and spine points to illustrate pay progression, promotion timing, part-time impact, allowances, career breaks, take-home pay, annual leave, sick pay, maternity and paternity and CPD. These are illustrative tools to give you a clearer picture. Always check your employer for official figures.

Choose a calculator type

Pick the kind of calculation you need: pay over time, promotion timing, part-time vs full-time, allowances, career break impact, take-home pay (2025/26), leave, sick pay, family leave or CPD guidance.