1. What is Pro Rata Salary?

Pro rata salary is the proportion of a full-time salary that a part-time employee would earn, based on their working hours compared to full-time hours. It 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 Salary — Annual salary for full-time position
• Part Time Hours — Weekly hours worked by part-time employee
• Full Time Hours — Standard weekly hours for full-time position

Explanation: The calculation determines 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 calculations ensure legal compliance with UK employment law and fair treatment of part-time workers regarding pay, benefits, and holiday entitlement.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the full-time salary in GBP per year, part-time hours per week, and standard full-time hours per 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 colleagues 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, someone working 20 hours would get 14 days.

Q3: What's considered full-time hours in the UK?
A: There's no legal definition, but 35-40 hours/week is typical. Always check your specific employment contract.

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

Q5: How is pro rata pay calculated monthly?
A: Divide the annual pro rata salary by 12. Our calculator shows annual figures which can be converted to monthly.