Shift Differential Calculator
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What is Shift Differential?
Shift differential is additional compensation paid to employees who work during non-standard hours, such as evening shifts, night shifts, weekends, or holidays. This premium pay typically ranges from 10% to 20% above the base hourly rate and serves as an incentive for employees to work less desirable shifts. Companies implement shift differentials to maintain adequate staffing levels during off-hours and to compensate workers for the inconvenience of working outside regular business hours.
How to Calculate Shift Differential Pay
Step 1: Enter your base hourly pay rate in the designated field.
Step 2: Input the total number of regular hours worked during the pay period.
Step 3: Specify the number of hours that qualify for shift differential pay.
Step 4: Enter the shift differential percentage offered by your employer.
Step 5: If applicable, input any overtime hours worked during regular shifts.
Step 6: Include any overtime hours that also qualify for shift differential.
Step 7: Click the calculate button to view your total compensation, including a detailed breakdown of regular pay, differential pay, and overtime pay.
Step 8: Review the calculation explanation provided below the results to understand how each component contributes to your total pay.