Personal Finance
Night Shift Pay Calculator
Enter hours and either a night multiplier or a flat night hourly rate.
How is night shift pay calculated?
Night pay is either a multiplier on the day rate (for example ×1.25) or a flat night hourly rate written into the contract. If you enter a flat night rate greater than zero, that rate wins; otherwise pay = hours × base × night multiplier. The breakdown shows effective hourly pay and uplift versus plain day rate for the same hours. Whether breaks are paid, and which clock times count as “night”, are contract or legal definitions — not fixed on this page. Figures are gross before tax and pension. For weekend premiums use the weekend pay calculator; for longer overtime blocks see overtime pay.
Worked example
10 night hours at a £13.50 day rate with a 1.25 multiplier → £168.75 gross (£16.88/h effective, £33.75 uplift). Using a £17 flat night rate instead → £170.
Limits and assumptions
Gross estimate only. Sleep-in shifts, on-call rules and unpaid breaks need your handbook, not this simplified model.
Frequently asked questions
When does “night” start and end?
Defined in your contract or applicable working-time rules — enter only the hours that qualify under that definition.
What if multiplier and flat rate are both filled?
A flat night rate greater than zero overrides the multiplier path.
Are sleep-in shifts the same?
Often priced differently (flat sleep-in fees). Do not assume the ordinary night uplift applies.
Is National Insurance included?
No — results are gross pay before tax, NI and pension deductions.