True hourly pay calculator

Find out the true hourly rate of pay for one of your homecare runs once unpaid travel and waiting time has been taken into account. This tool has been developed by homecare workers, for homecare workers.

Complete the form below to find out the true hourly rate of pay for one of your homecare runs

The information submitted below will be processed by Homecare Voices in line with GDPR best practice.

First name

Last name

What is your basic contracted hourly rate (i.e. with no premiums applied such as a weekend or bank holiday rate)

Did this run take place before or after 1st April 2025

Before

On or after

What were you paid for?

Contact time only (the time you spend at care visits)

Contact time and travel time

Contact time, travel time and waiting time of up to 60 minutes between care visits

I am paid by the shift - from the start of the first visit to the end of the last one

Other

I'm not sure

Visit 1 start time

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Visit 2 start time

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Visit 3 start time

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Visit 4 start time

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Visit 5 start time

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Visit 6 start time

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Visit 7 start time

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Visit 8 start time

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Visit 9 start time

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Visit 9 end time

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Visit 10 start time

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Visit 10 end time

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The information provided via the True Hourly Pay calculator does not constitute formal legal advice, but aims to offer transparent information which may act as a starting point for further enquiry.