MOD Engineer 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 MOD Engineer 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 MOD Engineer?
An MOD Engineer supports defence through engineering in areas such as ships, aircraft or systems. They are civil servants. Pay is on civil service or MOD scales.
Is it a rewarding career?
MOD engineering offers variety and impact. Pay and progression depend on role and grade. Progression to senior engineer or project lead 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.