THE BUSINESS CASE
What does running your own control room really cost?
Work out the true cost to employ one 24/7 control room seat, then see how much a dedicated Omnivision partner seat could save you: up to 50% vs directly employing a 24/7 control room seat at National Minimum Wage. Savings vary.
COST TO EMPLOY CALCULATOR · TAX YEAR 2026/27
What does one 24/7 control room seat cost you?
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| Annual basic pay | £26,437 |
|---|---|
| Employer National Insurance (15% above £5,000) | £3,216 |
| Employer pension (3% of qualifying earnings £6,240–£50,270) | £606 |
| Total annual cost to employ | £30,258 |
| Paid holiday (5.6 weeks statutory) | 224 hours |
| Hours actually worked per year | 1,856 hours |
| Cost per worked hour | £16.30 |
Covering one seat 24/7/365 (8,760 hours)
Estimated saving: up to 50% with a dedicated Omnivision partner seat, vs directly employing a 24/7 control room seat. Savings vary.
About this estimate
- Estimate only, based on 2026/27 rates. Rates and thresholds change each tax year.
- Excludes sickness cover, overtime and unsocial-hours premiums, recruitment, training, management, supervision and equipment.
- Employment Allowance is not applied. Pension is calculated on qualifying earnings.
- Not financial advice. Savings vary with your scope and staffing.
HOW PRICING WORKS
One fixed monthly amount.
Your proposal is a fixed monthly amount based on the dedicated operators and recurring 12-hour shift pattern you agree. We work through your coverage, workload and current costs with you, on a like-for-like basis.
See how GreyStar Security saved 20% in year 1- No setup or initial training charge
- Next-day cover possible, with ongoing training and support
- A paid three-month assessment period, reviewed weekly
- Proposed break at three months with seven days’ written notice
- Final terms set out in your written agreement
See if a dedicated partner desk fits your operation.
30 minutes on Microsoft Teams with a member of our team. No obligation, no technical specification needed.