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UK Shift Premium Calculator

UK Shift Premium Calculator

Free Calculator

Calculate shift premium pay

Total shift pay
£146.52
Premium rate
£18.32/hr
Normal pay would be
£97.68
Extra earned
£48.84

NMW for 21+ workers: £12.21/hr (2025/26) · UK calculation

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Track shifts and pay your team correctly

Stop calculating shift premiums by hand. TimeTally applies the right rate to every shift type automatically — so your payroll is always accurate.

  • Night shift and weekend rates configured per shift type
  • Pay calculated automatically from approved time tracking
  • NMW compliance checked on every export
  • Payroll export to Xero, QuickBooks or CSV
TimeTally iOS app showing employer timesheet

Stop calculating shift pay by hand — TimeTally does it automatically

This calculator gives you the numbers. TimeTally applies the correct premium rate to every shift type automatically — so your payroll is always accurate from £2/employee/month.

All shift types tracked automatically

Configure premium rates for each shift type once. TimeTally applies the right multiplier or flat addition to every timesheet entry automatically — no manual adjustments, no errors.

Night shifts
Weekend rates
Bank holidays
On-call hours
TimeTally timesheet entry showing shift type and premium rate applied

Clock in/out from anywhere

Staff clock in via the iOS app or web portal. Night shifts spanning midnight are handled correctly. Hours are tracked to the minute with GPS verification for field workers.

  • Staff clock in on iOS app or web
  • GPS-verified for field workers
  • Night shift spans midnight correctly
  • Hours tracked to the minute
TimeTally iOS app showing employer timesheet with shift types

Pay exported with correct rates

Premium rates are applied per shift type before export. NMW is checked automatically. One-click export to Xero, QuickBooks or CSV — zero manual adjustment.

Premium rates applied
NMW checked
One-click export
Zero manual entry
TimeTally pay summary page showing premium rates applied per shift type

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Real reviews from TimeTally customers

“Setup was dead simple and the team just got on with it. Got everyone up and running in an afternoon with no help needed. Does everything we need for timesheets and holidays without the faff.”
SM

S.M.

“Has completely changed how I handle timesheets. Used to dread it every week — now it takes me minutes. Really easy to get around and my staff picked it up straight away.”
JT

J.T.

“Started using it just for rotas but quickly realised it does loads more. The timesheets and leave management are great, and it even handles TOIL and overtime which I wasn't expecting. Use it for everything now.”
RK

R.K.

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UK Shift Premium Pay — Common Questions

Everything you need to know about enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. For related topics, try our overtime pay calculator or minimum wage calculator.

Is there a legal right to enhanced pay for night or weekend shifts?
No. UK law does not require any premium pay for unsocial hours such as nights, weekends or bank holidays. The only legal floor is the National Minimum Wage, which applies at any hour of the day or night. Any enhanced rate — whether time and a half, double time, or a flat addition — is contractual. Always check your employment contracts or company pay policy to understand what rate applies.
What is the legal minimum for night workers?
Night workers (those who regularly work at least three hours between 11pm and 6am) must not exceed an average of eight hours per 24-hour period, calculated over a 17-week reference period. Employers must also offer night workers free health assessments before they start and at regular intervals. However, the pay rate itself has no legal minimum above the National Minimum Wage — there is no statutory night shift premium.
Does time and a half count towards NMW compliance?
Yes — the effective hourly rate (including the premium) must equal or exceed NMW for the worker's age group. For example, a worker earning £7/hr base with a 1.5× premium earns £10.50/hr, which is above NMW for over-21s. However, if a worker earns a base rate below NMW and the premium only applies to certain hours, any unpaid or straight-time hours could still cause a NMW breach for that pay reference period. Use this calculator to check whether your premium rate clears the NMW floor.
Can I pay a flat-rate addition rather than a multiplier?
Yes. Many hospitality and care businesses pay £1–£2 per hour extra for night or weekend work rather than using a multiplier. This is perfectly legal as long as the total resulting rate (base + addition) stays at or above the National Minimum Wage for the worker's age group. Some employers find flat additions simpler to communicate and easier to budget for than percentage multipliers.
How do I track which hours qualify for premium pay?
You need a timesheet system that records shift start and end times along with the shift type. TimeTally lets you configure premium shift types — such as night shift, weekend, and bank holiday — and automatically calculates the correct pay rate per timesheet entry based on when the shift was worked. See our guide on night shift time tracking for more detail.

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