Care Worker Sleep-In Pay Calculator (UK)
Work out sleep-in pay, the effective hourly rate and any NMW top-up required.
Set this to the correct NMW/NLW band for the worker's age. Adjust the example rate to the current statutory figure.
Pay meets the National Minimum Wage for the hours worked.
Related Reading
Sleep-ins and pay differentials are explained in How to Calculate Care Agency Payroll and the healthcare payroll software page.
Care Worker Sleep-In Pay Calculator
Calculate sleep-in pay, the effective hourly rate and any National Minimum Wage top-up required. A quick way to check that sleep-in arrangements meet NMW for the hours worked.
Why use the Care Worker Sleep-In Pay Calculator
Flat rate vs NMW
Compare flat sleep-in pay against the National Minimum Wage for the hours worked.
Effective hourly rate
See what the sleep-in actually pays per hour.
Top-up flag
Know instantly whether a top-up is required.
How it works
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Enter the flat rate and nights
Set the sleep-in rate and the number of nights.
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Add awake hours
Enter the hours worked awake or on call.
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Read the NMW check
See total pay and any top-up needed.
Frequently asked questions
How are sleep-in shifts paid? +
Often as a flat allowance per night, but the total pay for the shift must still meet National Minimum Wage for the hours the worker is awake and working, which is why the effective hourly rate matters.
Do sleep-ins count for NMW? +
Yes. If the worker is awake for the purpose of working, those hours must be paid at least the NMW rate. This calculator flags any top-up needed.
What is a typical sleep-in rate? +
Common flat rates range from around £65 to £90 per night, subject to the NMW check above.