This 12 hour shift pay calculator estimates pay for a 12-hour shift using regular hours, overtime rate, and the number of shifts per week, month, or year.
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12-Hour Shift Pay Calculator
Calculate pay for a 12-hour shift with overtime.
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About this calculator
Formula notes
Pay per shift = regular wage × regular hours + overtime wage × (12 - regular hours).
Worked examples
- Example: $20/hr for 8 regular hours plus $30/hr for 4 overtime hours gives $280 per 12-hour shift.
- An employee earning $18/hr with 8 regular hours and $27/hr overtime makes $252 for one 12-hour shift.
How to use it
- Enter hourly wage, overtime wage, and regular hours in the 12-hour shift.
- Adjust the weekly/monthly/yearly work pattern if needed.
- Read shift, weekly, monthly, and yearly pay estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What if I work more than 12 regular hours?
The calculator is designed for 12-hour shifts; hours beyond 12 are not included in this model.
Are these gross or net pay?
The results are gross pay before taxes, deductions, and benefits.
Limits and interpretation
- The calculator uses a simplified regular/overtime split and assumes overtime only after regular hours.
- Results are gross estimates before taxes, deductions, and shift differentials.