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Am I Being Paid Correctly? UK Pay & Holiday Guides

Free calculators and guides on minimum wage, holiday pay, overtime and unlawful deductions under UK employment law.

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Am I Being Paid Correctly? UK Minimum Wage, Holiday & Deductions (2026)
The five things to check on your payslip to know if your employer is underpaying you — and how to claim any shortfall back.
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How do I know if I am being paid correctly?+
Check your rate against the minimum wage (from April 2026: £12.71 for 21+, £10.85 for 18–20, £8.00 for under-18s and apprentices), that regular overtime is included in your holiday pay, and that no deductions take you below the minimum. Any of these can mean you are owed back pay.
How much paid holiday am I entitled to?+
At least 5.6 weeks a year (28 days for a five-day week), pro-rated if part-time. Rolled-up holiday pay is generally unlawful, and regular overtime must be included in the calculation.
How far back can I claim underpaid wages?+
Unlawful-deduction claims can generally go back up to two years, and minimum-wage arrears up to six years via HMRC. A tribunal claim usually must be started within three months of the last underpayment.
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Wage & Holiday Pay Audit

Millions of UK workers are underpaid without knowing it — wrong minimum wage bands, missing overtime in holiday pay, unlawful deductions, incorrect holiday accrual. Our audit checks your payslip against UK employment law and tells you exactly where the shortfall is, with a draft letter to your employer.

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