Zero-Hours Contract Calculator UK 2026
Calculate your annual earnings, holiday pay entitlement and total income on a zero-hours contract. Holiday accrues at 12.07% of pay.
Zero Hours Contract Pay Calculator 2026
Enter your hours and pay over recent weeks to check if your average rate meets minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is holiday pay calculated on a zero-hours contract?
Your holiday entitlement is calculated as 12.07% of your earnings. This is because 5.6 weeks' holiday is 12.07% of the remaining 46.4 working weeks in a year.
Do zero-hours workers get the same minimum wage?
Yes. Every hour you work on a zero-hours contract must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for your age band — the same as any other worker.
Can my employer refuse to give me shifts on a zero-hours contract?
Yes. A zero-hours contract means your employer is not obliged to offer you work, and you are generally not obliged to accept it. However, exclusive zero-hours clauses (banning you from working elsewhere) were banned in 2015.
Do I get sick pay on a zero-hours contract?
You may qualify for Statutory Sick Pay if you earn at least £123.25/week on average and meet the other qualifying conditions. Your employer cannot withhold SSP just because you are on a zero-hours contract.
Am I entitled to a written contract on zero hours?
Yes. All workers — including zero-hours workers — have the right to a written statement of their main employment terms within 2 months of starting work.