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.
Total Annual Income (inc. holiday)
£13,364
£244.20 average per week worked
Annual Earnings
£11,722
Annual Holiday Pay
£1,416
Holiday Pay Rate
12.07%
Effective Daily Holiday Rate
£97.68
Your holiday pay is 12.07% of your earnings because 5.6 weeks' holiday is 12.07% of 46.4 working weeks (52 minus 5.6). This rate applies to all zero-hours and irregular-hours workers.
How Your Pay Breaks Down
Earnings vs Holiday Pay
Holiday Entitlement
5.6 weeks
28 days (full-time equivalent)
Accrual Rate
12.07%
of all pay earned
Working Weeks
46.4
out of 52 (after 5.6 holiday)
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.