Term-Time Salary Calculator
Term-time pay is confusing. Enter your hours and weeks worked below to instantly calculate your real pro-rated annual and monthly gross salary.
Your Job Details
The UK legal minimum is 5.6 weeks, but some councils offer more based on continuous service.
Pro-Rated Annual Salary
This is your actual gross pay for the year before tax and NI deductions.
See exactly how much you will get in your bank account each month after tax.
How is Term-Time Pay Calculated? (2026 Rules)
If you are a Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor, or School Administrator, you likely work on a "term-time only" contract. This means you only work when the school is open to students—usually 38 or 39 weeks of the year.
Because you do not work a full 52-week year, your salary is "pro-rated". However, to ensure you receive a steady income all year round (including the 6-week summer holiday), your employer spreads your pay equally across 12 monthly paychecks.
The Math Explained
To calculate your exact salary, payroll departments use the following formula:
- Working Weeks: e.g., 39 weeks
- Holiday Entitlement: e.g., 5.6 weeks
- Total Paid Weeks: 39 + 5.6 = 44.6 weeks
They take your weekly pay (Hourly Rate x Hours per Week) and multiply it by your Total Paid Weeks (44.6). That gives your Annual Pro-Rated Salary. Finally, they divide it by 12 to give you your Monthly Gross Salary.
Beware the "FTE" Salary Trap
When applying for school jobs, the advert usually displays the "FTE" (Full-Time Equivalent) salary, such as £24,000. This is not what you will earn. The FTE salary is what you would earn if you worked 37 hours a week for 52 weeks a year. You must always calculate the pro-rata amount to see your real salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is term-time only pay?
Term-time only pay means you are only paid for the weeks the school is open (usually 38 or 39 weeks), plus a pro-rated amount of paid holiday. You are not paid for the full 52 weeks of the year, but your total salary is usually divided into 12 equal monthly payments so you still get a paycheck during the summer holidays.
How is term-time pay calculated?
Your employer adds your 'working weeks' (e.g., 39) to your 'paid holiday weeks' (e.g., 5.6) to get your 'total paid weeks' (e.g., 44.6). They multiply this by your weekly pay, and then divide it by 12 to give you an equal monthly gross salary.
Do I get paid during the summer holidays?
Yes, usually. Even though you are not working, your salary is spread equally across all 12 months of the year, meaning you will receive your standard monthly paycheck in August.
Are term-time workers entitled to paid holiday?
Yes, by law, term-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year, pro-rated to the weeks they actually work. This holiday pay is usually rolled into your annual salary calculation.
What is a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary?
When you look at a job advert for a term-time role, it often shows the FTE salary (e.g., £25,000). This is what you would earn if you worked 37 hours a week for 52 weeks a year. You have to pro-rata this amount based on your actual term-time hours to find your real salary.