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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | base × 1.47 | base × 1.94 |
| Band 2 | base × 1.41 | base × 1.83 |
| Band 3 | base × 1.35 | base × 1.69 |
| Bands 4 to 9 | 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 Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 20:00.
+What are the enhancement percentages?
Per the NHS Employers AfC handbook section 2 (England), unsocial-hours uplifts are: Band 1 +47% on Saturday and weekday nights, +94% on Sunday and bank holidays; Band 2 +41% / +83%; Band 3 +35% / +69%; Bands 4 to 9 +30% / +60%. Bands 1, 2, and 3 are NOT grouped: each carries its own rate. 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 to 20:00 is paid at the standard rate and 20:00 to 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.