Planning Officer Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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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 Planning Officer 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: Local Government pay (NJC). Illustrative; based on NJC for local government services (SCP spine). Roles placed on typical SCP ranges. Check your council or UNISON/LGA for current scales.
- 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 Planning Officer?
A Planning Officer works on planning applications, policy or enforcement for a local authority. They may be RTPI-qualified. Pay is on NJC or planning scales.
Is it a rewarding career?
Planning offers variety and impact on places. Pay and satisfaction depend on authority and role. Progression to senior planner or manager is common.
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.