FreePayrollCalculator
Staff Cost Calculator
Reveal the true employer cost of a care worker beyond their wage.
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hrs
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Auto-enrolment minimum is 3%
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12.07% reflects 5.6 weeks' holiday
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True employer cost
Base wage (annual)
£23,810+ Employer NI
£2,821+ Pension
£527+ Holiday loading
£2,874+ Training / other
£500Total annual cost
£30,532On-costs
28.2%True cost per hour
£15.66Based on 2025/26 UK thresholds. Indicative estimate only.
About this tool
Work out the real cost of employing a care worker — not just their hourly wage, but employer National Insurance, auto-enrolment pension, holiday pay and training. Essential for accurate pricing and budgeting.