Save 11-23% on Every Shift
One transparent rate covers everything. No hidden fees. No surprises. Workers earn competitive rates.
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What's Included in Your Rate
One all-inclusive rate covers everything. No hidden fees.
Worker Pay
competitive rates
£12.21/hr
Employer Rate
All-in, no surprises
£20/hr
Holiday Pay
Statutory, auto-accrued
12.07%
Compliance
RTW, training, contracts
Included
Payroll & Tax
PAYE, NI, pension
Automated
Pricing You Can Trust
See exactly where every pound goes. No hidden fees. No surprises.
£20/hr All-In Bill Rate Breakdown
When you pay £20.00/hour to Opus for a worker at UK minimum wage:
UK National Minimum Wage (21+ rate, April 2025)
UK statutory holiday entitlement (5.6 weeks per year)
Government NI contributions (above £5,000/year threshold)
Workplace pension auto-enrolment (3% minimum)
127.1% of base wage
28.9% of loaded cost (22.4% of bill rate)
Transparent, all-inclusive
Legal Notes: All employment costs included (no hidden fees). Opus is PAYE employer (workers on our payroll). Right-to-Work verified by certified identity partners. Residual compliance risk remains with Opus as employer of record.
Cost Comparison
vs traditional agencies charging £22/hr:
| Monthly Hours | Traditional | Opus | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 hours/mo | £264,000/year | £240,000/year | £24,000 (9%) |
| 2,000 hours/mo | £528,000/year | £480,000/year | £48,000 (9%) |
Note: Savings vs £26/hr increase to 23% (£72,000/year at 1,000 hours/mo). Calculation based on hourly rate difference only.
Additional Benefits:
- Reduced admin time (automated GPS timesheets)
- 24/7 platform assistance (37 tools, rapid response)
- Automated compliance checks (workers auto-blocked if documents expire)
- GPS-verified attendance (fewer timesheet disputes)
How Opus Stacks Up
See exactly how much you save with Opus compared to traditional agencies.
| Feature | Traditional Agency | Opus |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Cost/hr | £22-26 | £20 |
| Setup Fees | Often required | None |
| Monthly Minimums | Common | None |
| Compliance Automation | — | |
| GPS Timesheets | — | |
| Smart Assistance 24/7 | — | |
| Real-time Dashboard | — |
Estimated savings
11-23%
Calculate Your Savings
See how much you could save by switching to Opus.
General labour, hospitality, cleaning
Cost Breakdown
*Employer NI calculated at 12% effective rate (above £5,000/year Secondary Threshold).
Traditional agency rate
£22.47 - £26.01/hr
Savings per shift (8hr)
£20 - £48
Weekly savings
£986.56 - £2,402.92
Annual savings
£51,301.12 - £124,951.84
11.0% - 23.1% reduction
Two Ways to Work With Us
Choose the contract type that fits your business needs. Switch anytime.
B2B Daily Contracts
Perfect for on-demand shifts and flexible staffing needs. Book workers day-by-day with no long-term commitment.
- Book shifts day-by-day
- Maximum flexibility
- Instant worker matching
- WhatsApp booking
- Pay-as-you-go pricing
Best for: Seasonal businesses, events, variable demand
Start with FlexiblePricing FAQ
Everything. Worker pay (competitive rates), holiday pay (12.07%), employer NI, pension contributions, payroll processing, compliance management, GPS timesheets, 24/7 smart assistance, and our full platform. No hidden fees.
No Hidden Fees. Ever.
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