Is this the same as the old government furlough scheme?
No. The tool is a reduced-pay and pro-rata planning model. It can model furlough-style pay reductions, but it is not a current government support checker.
PayBreakdown - Salary Calculator & Budget Manager
Pro-rata and furlough calculator
Estimate take-home pay when a full-time salary is adjusted for part-time hours, pro-rata work, or furlough-style reduced pay.
What this page helps with
Compare a full-time salary with a reduced-hours or reduced-pay version. This is useful when checking part-time offers, returning to work, or modelling temporary pay changes.
Frequently asked questions
What inputs matter most for a pro-rata estimate?
The full-time salary, full-time hours, actual hours, and selected tax, pension, and student loan assumptions all affect the estimated take-home pay.
Last updated 2026-05-07. Planning estimates only. Not financial advice.