Pay Rise vs Extra Commute
See whether a higher salary is still worthwhile after extra travel cost and commuting time.
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4-Day vs 5-Day Week
Compare the value of pay given up against days and hours gained from a shorter working week.
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Compressed vs Reduced Hours
Compare keeping the same weekly hours over fewer days with actually reducing paid hours.
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Overtime Break-Even
Work out whether an overtime shift is worthwhile after travel, childcare, food and extra time.
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Shift Premium Real Value
Measure how much nights, weekends or unsocial-hours premiums add per year and per actual hour.
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Job A vs Job B Real Hourly Value
Compare two jobs after commute time, unpaid overtime, pension value and recurring work costs.
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Extra Workday vs Childcare
See how much an extra working day actually adds after childcare and travel costs.
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Hybrid Work Break-Even
Calculate what extra salary would compensate for additional office days, commuting and time.
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Annual Shift Hours Calculator
Estimate yearly hours, shifts and average weekly hours for repeating work/rest rotations.
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Holiday Hours Value
Compare holiday packages in hours and paid value when jobs use different working-day lengths.
Open decision toolLook beyond the headline salary
A higher salary does not always mean a better deal. Extra commuting, unpaid time, childcare and fewer days at home can materially change the real value of a job or working pattern.
Work Decisions UK keeps the assumptions visible and lets you use your own figures. The calculations run in your browser and do not require an account, database or paid data service.