Career & Pay

UK pay progression calculators by role and sector. See how your pay moves over time with UK band and spine data.

What you can do here

Pay progression calculators show how your gross pay could move over time within your band (e.g. spine points or increments). Pick your organisation and role below, then use the calculator to project pay for the next 1–20 years. Figures are illustrative and based on typical UK public sector structures—always check your employer for current rates and rules.

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 pay progression calculator do?

It shows how your gross pay could move over time within your band (spine points or increments). You pick your organisation and role, then project pay for the next 1–20 years. All figures are illustrative and based on typical UK public sector structures.

Who is it for?

We cover pay progression for roles across the UK public sector: health (e.g. NHS nurses, midwives, allied health), education (e.g. schools teachers, FE and HE staff), central government (e.g. Civil Service grades), local government (e.g. councils, housing, social care), emergency services (e.g. police, fire, ambulance), defence, justice & legal, transport and public bodies. Pick your sector above to find your role.

Always check your employer

Rates and increment rules vary by employer and contract. Use these tools as a guide; confirm current pay and progression with your employer or union.