Clauses 26-28 · Overtime & shift premium

Overtime & Shift Premium

Work out your overtime pay at Rate A or Rate B, and see the shift premium percentages for the five published shift patterns.

Overtime calculator

Overtime rates apply above your basic working week (38 hours):

  1. Monday to Friday, above normal hours for the day - Rate A (x1.4).
  2. Saturdays, above normal hours - first 4 hours at Rate A, then Rate B (x1.8).
  3. Sundays, above normal hours - all at Rate B (x1.8).

Rates come from the published Reward table (Clause 26).

All paid at Rate A (x1.4).

First 4 hours at Rate A, anything after that at Rate B.

All paid at Rate B (x1.8).

Fill in the fields above to see your estimate.
Rate A hours (x1.4) 0
Rate B hours (x1.8) 0
Your Rate A / Rate B - / -
Estimated overtime pay £0.00
Overtime may be required as part of a planned work pattern, or otherwise subject to reasonable notice (normally at least 24 hours). This is an estimate only - always check your payslip.

Shift premium

Shift payments are a percentage of base pay, set by the contractor from these published benchmarks, in consultation with workforce teams.

Shift premium -
Premium per hour -
Estimated weekly premium -

Base pay and overtime rates by grade

GradeBase pay/hrRate A (x1.4)Rate B (x1.8)

Base pay rates (other than apprentices) are subject to a minimum of the Living Wage, set by the Living Wage Foundation - £13.45/hour outside London for 2026.