Prison 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 Prison 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: HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation). Illustrative; prison Band 3 and NPS probation bands. Prison pay includes unsocial hours. Check prisonandprobationjobs.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 Prison Officer?
A Prison Officer works in a prison or young offender institution: they supervise prisoners, maintain order and safety, and support rehabilitation. Entry is via HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) with training. Pay is on the national prison officer pay scale.
Is it a rewarding career?
Prison officer roles offer variety and a chance to support rehabilitation. Pay and conditions depend on location and grade. Progression to senior officer, custodial manager or specialist roles 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.