NHS unsocial-hours calculator
Agenda for Change enhancement rates for Saturday, nights, Sunday and bank holidays. Drop in your band + base rate + shift times to see what a shift should pay at the national floor.
Your shift
End before start is treated as an overnight shift ending on the following day.
Expected pay
£210.58
Band 4+ · base £17.12/hr
- Standard (11 hrs × £17.12)
- £188.32
- Sat / weekday night (1 hrs × 1.3)
- £22.26
Advisory only. Some trusts pay slightly different percentages locally. If your payslip is materially below this, ask your rostering team to show their working.
Enhancement rates at a glance
| Band | Saturday + weekday night | Sunday + bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1–3 | base × 1.47 | base × 1.94 |
| Bands 4+ | base × 1.30 | base × 1.60 |
Frequently asked questions
→What counts as unsocial hours under Agenda for Change?
Monday to Friday between 20:00 and 06:00 (night), all of Saturday, all of Sunday, and bank holidays. Standard hours are Mon–Fri 06:00–20:00.
→What are the enhancement percentages?
Bands 1–3: Saturday and weekday nights are base × 1.47; Sunday and bank holidays are base × 1.94. Bands 4 and up: Saturday and weekday nights are base × 1.30; Sunday and bank holidays are base × 1.60. Some trusts pay slightly different local percentages.
→Does this apply to agency and NHSP shifts?
NHS Professionals bank shifts follow the AfC floor. Framework agency rates are capped by the national framework and typically include enhancements. Off-framework agency shifts are whatever you and the agency negotiate: the calculator still helps you benchmark whether the offer covers the national floor.
→What if a shift spans a boundary (e.g. 18:00 to 22:00)?
The calculator splits the shift at each boundary. In that example, 18:00–20:00 is paid at the standard rate and 20:00–22:00 is paid at the weekday-night rate.
→Is this official?
No. The calculator is advisory. It encodes the national AfC Section 2 rules as of 2026. Local trust terms, acting-up payments, and professional-leadership allowances are outside its scope. Always check the rostering team if your payslip is materially below what this tool suggests.
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