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Salary £27K on 22 hours

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bananasinabowl · 29/09/2025 11:49

I am going back to work after maternity on £27K on 22 hours. I used to do 26 hours but need childcare so needed to reduce it. If I did full time, I’d be on £45K (never worked full time in this role).

Is this low for 22 hours or is it okay?

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Swiftie1878 · 29/09/2025 11:53

bananasinabowl · 29/09/2025 11:49

I am going back to work after maternity on £27K on 22 hours. I used to do 26 hours but need childcare so needed to reduce it. If I did full time, I’d be on £45K (never worked full time in this role).

Is this low for 22 hours or is it okay?

Sounds about right, proportionally, for the £45k full time equivalent.

clary · 29/09/2025 11:52

Well it's £23 ph so well above minimum wage. It works out the same if you did 37 hours at £45,000 so is pro rata with that salary. I guess it depends if you think £45,000 pa FT is a decent salary for the role you do? I mean it's more than I earn but then I am badly paid haha (creative industry).

takeawaynights · 29/09/2025 11:52

I guess it depends what your job is?

I earn £27.5k working 37.5 hours a week so I’d say it’s great 😂

thaisweetchill · 29/09/2025 11:52

Depends on your lifestyle and where you live really but I’d consider that good.

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