Allowances & Extras

UK allowances and enhancements: London weighting, unsocial hours and more.

What are allowances and extras?

Allowances and enhancements are payments on top of your base salary—for example London weighting, unsocial hours, or role-specific payments. They vary by employer, location and contract. This section links you to an allowances calculator for your role and organisation: you pick your band and the allowances that may apply, and see an illustrative total gross pay.

What you can do here:

  • Choose your sector and role below to open that role’s allowances calculator
  • Add common allowances (e.g. London weighting, unsocial hours) to your band pay
  • See estimated total gross pay—illustrative only; check your contract or payslip for actual amounts

All figures are illustrative. Eligibility and rates depend on your employer; always confirm with your HR or contract.

Quick links to popular roles. All calculators are also listed by sector below.

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Calculators by sector

Browse by sector to find your role. Every calculator in this category is listed below.

Health

Education

Central Government

Local Government

Emergency Services

Defence

Transport & Infrastructure

Public Bodies & Agencies

About this calculator

What does the allowances calculator do?

It lets you add allowances and enhancements (e.g. London weighting, unsocial hours, role-specific payments) to your band pay and see an illustrative total gross. Eligibility and rates vary by employer, location and contract.

Who is it for?

We cover allowances for roles in health, education, central government, local government, emergency services and more. Browse by sector above or go to your organisation (e.g. NHS, Civil Service, police) to find your role.

Always check your employer

Allowances are set by your employer. Use this tool as a guide; confirm rates and eligibility with your contract or HR.