Assumptions and pay data
- Nothing is calculated on this page; the guide below says who sets your career break terms and who to ask.
- Your contract or practice policy decides career break terms.
Career Break Impact Calculator
EnglandConfirm AfC trust post versus practice-employed contractFramework from 1/4/2026
Guide only
Practice Manager pay depends on your employer
Many practice managers are practice-employed on local salaries, not Agenda for Change. Some trust or PCN posts are AfC. Enter your actual salary in take-home. Do not assume Band 7.
Scope: England · Confirm AfC trust post versus practice-employed contract
Frequently asked questions
How do career breaks work?
Terms follow your contract and employer policy.
Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?
All figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension) unless the page says otherwise. 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 Practice Manager?
A Practice Manager runs the business and operational side of a GP practice or similar primary care setting. Many are practice-employed (not AfC); we map to AfC Band 7 as an illustrative NHS-comparable planning point.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Practice management combines people, finance and service delivery leadership in primary care.
What if I take a career break?
Returning after a break can affect pay and spine position. Use the calculator above to see illustrative re-entry pay and lost earnings.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.