SHIFT PAY CALCULATOR
Estimate your shift paycheck
Turn hourly rate, hours worked, overtime and shift premium into a quick gross-pay estimate. Then place your expected paydays beside your rotating work calendar.
Build my schedule freeWhat the shift paycheck calculator includes
Enter your base hourly rate, total hours worked, the point where overtime begins and any hourly shift premium. The calculator separates regular and overtime hours and displays an estimated gross total.
The estimate is before taxes, insurance, retirement contributions and other deductions. It is designed for quick planning rather than replacing a pay stub or payroll system.
How overtime and shift differential are estimated
Regular hours use your hourly rate plus the shift premium. Overtime hours use one-and-a-half times the base hourly rate plus the premium. Your employer may calculate premiums or overtime differently, so compare the result with your pay policy.
- Base hourly earnings
- Hours above your chosen overtime threshold
- Hourly night or shift premium
- Regular and overtime breakdown
Connect pay estimates to your schedule
Return to the free calendar and enter one payday you know is correct. Choose weekly, every two weeks, every four weeks or monthly to mark future expected paydays.
Payday markers help with planning, but payroll holidays, processing changes and employer rules may move an actual deposit date.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculate take-home pay?
No. It estimates gross earnings before taxes and deductions.
Can I include a night-shift premium?
Yes. Enter the extra amount paid per hour as the shift premium.
Is overtime always paid after 40 hours?
Not necessarily. Rules and employer policies vary. Use the overtime threshold shown in your workplace policy or pay statement.