Career Breaks

UK career break impact calculators. Lost earnings and re-entry estimates.

What you can do here

Career break calculators give an illustrative view of lost earnings during a break and what re-entry pay might look like (e.g. at the bottom of your band or at a given spine point). Pick your role below to model different scenarios. They do not cover pension or service rules—always check with your employer or scheme.

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 career break calculator do?

It gives an illustrative view of lost earnings during a break and what re-entry pay might look like (e.g. at the bottom of your band or at a given spine point). It does not cover pension or service rules.

Who is it for?

We cover career break impact for roles across the UK public sector: health, education, central government, local government and more. Pick your sector above to find your role.

Always check your employer

Career break policies and return-to-work pay are set by your employer. Confirm your options with HR or your union.