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Part-Time Work Income Calculator
Enter the hours the visa allows, the weeks you expect to work and the wage you expect to earn. The result is net income after the tax rate you enter, and the share of living costs it covers.
Visa work limits, holiday allowances and tax rules are set by the destination and change; confirm the permitted hours and the tax treatment before relying on this income.
The gap between allowed and available hours
A visa limit is a ceiling, not a schedule. Term dates, exam periods, travel and the local job market decide how many of the permitted hours can actually be worked, and many students earn less than the maximum in the first months.
Use the weeks field to model that reality. A full year at the maximum hours produces a number that qualifies for nothing if the funding evidence had to be shown before the job started.
Net, not gross
Tax and social contributions are deducted at source in many destinations, and the rules for students differ from those for residents. The net figure is the one that pays rent, so enter the effective rate you expect rather than the headline wage.
The cover percentage is the honest measure of what work contributes. If earnings cover a fifth of living costs, the remaining four fifths still have to come from savings, family or a scholarship.
Frequently asked questions
Does the calculator check visa rules?
No. Enter the hours permitted for the route and confirm them with the destination authority; the limit and the holiday allowance can change.
Should holiday weeks be included?
Include the weeks you expect to work, including holidays if the route allows more hours then. Adjust the hourly wage if holiday work pays differently.
What tax rate should be used?
Use the effective rate on student earnings in the destination, including social contributions where they apply. If unsure, test a higher rate for a conservative result.