Care Worker Salary Calculator
Instantly calculate your weekly, monthly, and annual pay as a care worker, including overtime and an estimated take-home amount after tax and National Insurance. Free, accurate tool for UK care and support staff.
Calculate Your Care Worker Pay
Enter your hourly rate, contracted hours, and any overtime to get an instant, personalised evaluation of your weekly, monthly, and annual care worker earnings.
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Enter your care work figures in GBP (£) to calculate earnings
Pay Evaluation
Calculated earnings and estimated take-home pay
Typical Care Pay Bands
Indicative UK hourly rates by care role, based on a standard 37.5-hour week. Actual pay varies by employer, region, and experience.
| Role | Typical Hourly Rate | Approx. Annual Pay | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Assistant / Support Worker | £12.71–£13.50 | £24,800–£26,300 | Care Certificate |
| Senior Care Worker | £13.50–£15.00 | £26,300–£29,300 | NVQ/QCF Level 3 |
| Team Leader / Deputy Manager | £15.00–£17.50 | £29,300–£34,100 | NVQ/QCF Level 3–4 |
| Registered Care Manager | £17.50–£22.00+ | £34,100–£42,900+ | NVQ/QCF Level 5 |
Care Worker Pay FAQ
Everything you need to know about care worker salaries, overtime, and take-home pay in the UK.
Most care assistants earn close to the National Living Wage, currently £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over from April 2026. Senior care workers, team leaders, and those with NVQ qualifications typically earn more, often between £13 and £16 per hour depending on the employer and region.
Many care employers pay a higher rate for overtime, bank holidays, and night shifts, though this varies by contract. Sleep-in shifts are usually paid at a flat allowance rather than the full hourly rate, but must still meet National Living Wage requirements when averaged across hours worked.
Care workers pay Income Tax and National Insurance in the same way as most employees. You get a tax-free Personal Allowance, currently £12,570 a year, before Income Tax applies at 20% on earnings up to the basic rate threshold, alongside Class 1 National Insurance contributions.
Yes. Completing the Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF Levels 2 to 5 in Health and Social Care can lead to higher-paid roles such as senior carer, team leader, or registered manager, along with access to specialist settings like dementia or complex needs care, which often pay above standard rates.