What should I charge per care visit?

Your charge must cover the carer's wage, employer National Insurance and pension, holiday pay, travel and mileage, plus a share of agency overhead and a profit margin. This tool shows the break-even cost so you can add your margin.

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Visit Cost Calculator

Understand the true cost of delivering a single care visit.

Visit duration

min

Carer hourly rate

Employer on-costs

Employer NI, pension, holiday, sick pay

Paid travel time

min

Miles per visit

Agency overhead per visit

Target profit margin

Cost per visit

Carer wage (visit + travel)

£12.71

+ On-costs (22%)

£2.80

+ Mileage

£1.80

+ Overhead

£1.50

Break-even cost

£18.81

Suggested charge (+20%)

£22.57

Based on 2026/27 UK thresholds — the same rates used by Carionex's payroll engine. Indicative estimate only.

About this tool

Break down the true cost of delivering a care visit — carer wages, employer on-costs, travel and mileage, and your agency overhead. See your cost per visit and the minimum charge rate you need to stay profitable.

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