1. What is Pro Rata Salary?

Pro rata salary refers to the proportion of a full-time salary that a part-time employee would earn. It's calculated based on the number of hours worked compared to full-time hours. This ensures fair pay for part-time workers in the UK.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the pro rata formula:

Where:

• Full-Time Salary — Annual salary for full-time employment (GBP)
• Part-Time Hours — Weekly hours worked by part-time employee
• Full-Time Hours — Standard weekly hours for full-time position

Explanation: The equation calculates what percentage of full-time hours the employee works, then applies that percentage to the full-time salary.

3. Importance of Pro Rata Calculation

Details: Accurate pro rata calculation ensures legal compliance with UK employment law and fair treatment of part-time workers. It's used for salary, holiday entitlement, and benefits calculations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter full-time salary in GBP/year, part-time hours and full-time hours in hours/week. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is pro rata salary legally required in the UK?
A: Yes, UK law requires that part-time workers receive equal treatment to full-time workers on a pro rata basis.

Q2: How does pro rata affect holiday entitlement?
A: Holiday is also calculated pro rata. For example, if full-time gets 28 days for 40 hours, 20 hours/week would get 14 days.

Q3: What's considered full-time hours in the UK?
A: Typically 35-40 hours/week, but this varies by employer. Always check your contract.

Q4: Does pro rata apply to bonuses?
A: Generally yes, unless the bonus scheme specifies otherwise in the terms.

Q5: How is pro rata calculated for monthly pay?
A: First calculate annual pro rata salary, then divide by 12 for monthly amount.