Shift Pay Calculator
The Shift Pay Calculator computes total weekly and annual nursing earnings by combining your base hourly rate with night and weekend differentials across your shift schedule — giving you an accurate picture of total gross compensation.
Enter your hourly base rate, shift schedule, and differential rates to calculate total weekly and annual earnings.
Calculations based on entered rates. No external data source required — all math is performed client-side.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shift differential in nursing?
A shift differential is additional pay per hour added to base rate for less desirable shifts — typically evening (3pm–11pm), night (11pm–7am), and weekend shifts. Night differentials range from $2–$8/hr and weekend differentials from $3–$10/hr depending on facility and location.
How much do night shift nurses earn extra?
Night shift differentials typically add $3–$6/hr above base pay. On a 12-hour night shift at $38/hr base with a $4 differential, that equals $48 extra per shift — roughly $2,500/year for one night shift per week.
Do shift differentials affect overtime calculations?
Under FLSA, overtime is calculated on the regular rate of pay, which includes shift differentials. So if your effective rate including differentials is $44/hr, your overtime rate is $66/hr (1.5×), not 1.5× your base $38 rate.
What are typical 12-hour shift schedules in nursing?
Most hospital nurses work 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours), which qualifies as full-time. Some work 4 × 10-hour shifts. Travel nurses often work 3 × 12s with 13-week contracts. ICU and ER shifts are predominantly 12-hour.
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