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Station Manager Part-Time vs Full-Time Impact Calculator

See what a Station Manager would earn part-time. Full-time pay at the first point of the Station Manager scale is £52,040; the calculator opens on “4 days (80%)”, which gives £41,632 a year before tax, £10,408 less than full-time. Pick another pattern, or switch the salary source to “My payslip gross”.

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  • Full-time equivalent pay and your pay at your chosen FTE
  • Annual difference vs full-time
Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: Fire and Rescue pay (NJC). Station Manager: £52,040 to £57,402 over 3 pay points, rates from 1/7/2026. Checked 4/9/2026.

  • Pay is pro-rated by FTE (full-time equivalent) from the full-time band rate. Pro-rata and pattern rules vary by employer.
  • All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.

Part-Time vs Full-Time Impact Calculator

EnglandFire and rescue authorityFramework from 1/7/2026

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Guide for Station Manager

This guide explains how part-time FTE affects gross pay for Station Manager on Station Manager at Fire & Rescue. Pro-rata rules can vary; check your contract and HR team.

Part-time pay for Station Manager

As Station Manager at Fire & Rescue, part-time pay is usually pro-rated from full-time basic pay on your band or grade (Station Manager on Fire and Rescue pay (NJC)). Enter your FTE (for example 0.8 for a four-day week) to compare with full-time gross pay. Unsocial hours, HCAS and other enhancements are calculated on actual basic pay where they apply.

Part-time and FTE explained

Full-time equivalent (FTE) compares your contracted hours to a full-time post. 0.8 FTE usually means four days out of five: pay is typically pro-rated to 80% of the full-time salary for the same band. Employers may round or apply local rules, so treat results as a guide.

Progression and pension

Many public sector employers count part-time service at full rate for incremental progression, but not all do. Pension is different: in the career average schemes most public sector staff now build up pension in, each year adds pension based on the pay you actually earn, so a year at 0.8 FTE adds about 80% of a full-time year. Check your contract for progression dates and your pension scheme for how part-time pay affects your pension.

Example scenario

Illustrative example at bottom of band (matches calculator defaults)

Band / gradeStation Manager
Full-time gross (example)£52,040
At 0.8 FTE (example)£41,632
Annual difference vs full-time£10,408

Frequently asked questions

What does this part-time calculator show for Station Manager?

It compares full-time gross pay on Station Manager with pro-rated pay at your chosen FTE (for example 0.8 for four days a week) using Fire and Rescue pay (NJC).

How is FTE pay worked out for Fire & Rescue Station Manager?

We multiply the full-time band rate by your FTE. Many employers pro-rata exactly; some apply local rounding. Check your employer HR or union.

Does part-time affect progression for Station Manager?

Many public sector employers count part-time service at full rate for incremental progression, but rules vary. Confirm with Fire & Rescue HR before assuming progression dates.

What FTE should I try first?

Start with 0.8 if you are considering a four-day week, then compare 0.9 and 0.6. Keep the same Station Manager and years in band you use on other calculators for this role.

Is leave and pension included?

No. This page shows gross salary only. Use the Annual Leave calculator for pro-rated leave and speak to your pension scheme about part-time contributions.

Can I plan a full part-time journey?

Yes. After you run this tool, use Continue planning to move through allowances, leave and take-home pay with the same band and FTE saved in your browser.

Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?

Unless this page says otherwise, figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension). Your calculator inputs and results stay in your browser and are not stored. We only collect your name and email if you choose to give them, for example to download your results or sign up for email updates. We store them with MailerLite, our email provider, along with the page you were on. See our privacy policy.

About this role

What is a Station Manager?

A Station Manager leads a fire station or area. Pay is on the national fire service pay scale.

Typical demands, progression and balance

Station manager roles offer strategic leadership. Pay and satisfaction depend on service and remit. Progression to group manager and above is common.

What about reduced hours or part-time?

Many public sector roles support part-time or reduced hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with reduced FTE for your band.

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Disclaimer

Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.