Fast Stream Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator

Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Fast Stream under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: Civil Service pay structure. Illustrative; based on national pay ranges. Used for Civil Service, MOD Civilian and Arm's Length Bodies. Pay varies by department and location. Check civil-service-careers.gov.uk or your employer.

Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.

Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator

You'll see:

Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
Pro-rated annual pay and the difference

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Fast Stream?

A Fast Streamer is on the Civil Service Fast Stream, a graduate programme that rotates through roles and leads to promotion. Pay is typically EO/HEO with rapid progression.

Is it a rewarding career?

The Fast Stream offers variety and accelerated progression. Pay and satisfaction depend on scheme and department. Most progress to SEO/G7 within a few years.

What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?

Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.