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12-Hour Shift Pay Calculator

Use this 12-hour shift pay with hourly wage, overtime rate, and regular hours in this shift to estimate costs, returns, payments, or rates and get a...

For example, if a shift has 8 regular hours and 4 overtime hours, daily pay equals regular wage x 8 plus overtime wage x 4. Currency only controls display; it does not convert exchange rates.

How to use the 12-hour shift pay calculator?

Enter the regular hourly wage, overtime hourly wage, and the number of regular hours in the 12-hour shift. The calculator treats the remaining hours as overtime.

For example, if a shift has 8 regular hours and 4 overtime hours, daily pay equals regular wage x 8 plus overtime wage x 4. Currency only controls display; it does not convert exchange rates.

Results of overtime pay calculator

The result card shows pay per shift, week, average month, year, and average paid hourly rate. Weekly and annual totals use the paid shifts per week and paid weeks per year that you enter; the calculator does not assume five 12-hour shifts.

Average wage per hour divides total shift pay by 12 paid hours. If part of the shift is an unpaid break, reduce paid regular or overtime hours according to the payroll rules that apply to you.

Other tools that might be useful for you

Use this calculator with paycheck, salary, hourly wage, and overtime calculators when comparing schedules or estimating take-home pay. For payroll, confirm overtime rules, breaks, premiums, taxes, and deductions in your jurisdiction.

Employers and contractors can use the result for rough budgeting, but final payroll should follow local labor law and employment agreements.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about 12-hour shift pay, assumptions, costs, rates, and how to read the result before making a money decision.

How many shifts per week should I enter?

Enter the paid schedule you actually expect, such as three 12-hour shifts. The calculator no longer assumes five 12-hour shifts per week.

Does the calculator apply local overtime law?

No. Enter the regular hours and overtime rate that apply under your employment agreement and jurisdiction.

Are breaks and night differentials included?

Not automatically. Use paid hours and the applicable hourly rates; unpaid breaks, weekend premiums, and night differentials should be reviewed separately.