Indicative hourly & annual pay for temporary roles by sector and region — for workers checking their worth and employers benchmarking charge rates.
Indicative 2026 UK market ranges for agency/temporary staff, anchored to the National Living Wage plus typical sector premiums and regional weighting. A guide only — not a quote or offer. Actual pay depends on shift pattern, certification, experience and client.
Gangal supplies vetted, compliant workers across these sectors — deployed within 48 hours. See what you'd charge vs pay with our margin calculator.
Get staff →These are indicative gross pay rates for temporary and agency workers in the UK for 2026 — the hourly rate a worker typically receives (before tax), not the charge rate an employer pays an agency. The charge rate is higher because it also covers Employer's National Insurance, holiday pay, pension and the agency's margin (work that out with our recruitment margin calculator).
Use this to sense-check what a role should pay. If you're being offered below the National Living Wage for your age, that's not legal — and a good agency will always be transparent about your rate, holiday pay and how you're paid.
Use this to benchmark before you agree a charge rate with an agency. Knowing the true pay rate — plus the on-costs on top — means you can price a contract that's fair and still profitable. Gangal supplies across all these sectors with vetted, right-to-work-checked staff.
Is this the rate I pay or the rate the worker gets?
It's the worker's gross pay. As an employer you also fund Employer's NI, holiday pay, pension and the agency margin on top — typically adding 25–40% to the pay rate.
How current is this?
It reflects 2026 UK market ranges anchored to the National Living Wage. It's a guide; ask any agency for a written rate card for exact figures.
Can Gangal tell me the exact rate for my area?
Yes — we'll give you a precise, no-obligation rate card for your role, sector and location. Get in touch.