12 Hour Shift Pay Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay and earnings for 12-hour work shifts with detailed salary projections
Calculate 12-Hour Shift Pay
Your normal hourly wage for regular hours
Hours eligible for regular pay (typically 8 hours)
Hourly wage for overtime hours (usually 1.5x regular wage)
12-Hour Shift Pay Results
💡 Overtime Pay Information
• Overtime typically applies to hours worked beyond 8 hours per day
• Standard overtime rate is 1.5x your regular hourly wage
• Some employers may have different overtime policies
• Check your employment contract for specific overtime rules
Example Calculation
Hospital Nurse Example
Hourly Wage: $35.00
Regular Hours: 8 hours
Overtime Wage: $52.50 (1.5x)
Shift Length: 12 hours
Pay Breakdown
Regular Pay: 8 × $35.00 = $280.00
Overtime Pay: 4 × $52.50 = $210.00
Total Daily Pay: $490.00
Annual Salary: $127,400 (260 shifts)
12-Hour Shift Benefits
More Days Off
Fewer working days per week
Overtime Pay
Higher compensation for extra hours
Shift Differentials
Night and weekend premiums
Better Work-Life Balance
Extended time off periods
Calculation Tips
Standard overtime rate is 1.5x regular wage
Some states have daily overtime laws
Consider shift differentials and premiums
Factor in taxes and deductions
Check employer overtime policies
Understanding 12-Hour Shift Pay
How 12-Hour Shift Pay Works
Working a 12-hour shift typically involves both regular and overtime pay. The first 8 hours are usually paid at your regular hourly rate, while the remaining 4 hours qualify for overtime compensation at 1.5 times your regular wage.
Benefits of 12-Hour Shifts
- •Higher daily earnings due to overtime pay
- •More consecutive days off
- •Reduced commuting costs and time
- •Potential for additional part-time work
Calculation Formula
Daily Pay = (Regular Hours × Hourly Wage) + (Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate)
- Regular Hours: Typically first 8 hours of shift
- Overtime Hours: Hours beyond regular (usually 4 hours)
- Overtime Rate: Usually 1.5x regular hourly wage
- Average Hourly Wage: Total daily pay ÷ 12 hours
Example: $20/hour regular wage becomes $30/hour for overtime. Daily pay: (8 × $20) + (4 × $30) = $280 total.
Industries with 12-Hour Shifts
Healthcare
- • Nurses and nursing assistants
- • Emergency room staff
- • Hospital technicians
- • Paramedics and EMTs
Manufacturing
- • Production line workers
- • Quality control inspectors
- • Machine operators
- • Warehouse staff
Public Safety
- • Police officers
- • Firefighters
- • Security guards
- • Emergency dispatchers