Formula & assumptions
Enter up to seven shifts. An end time before the start time is treated as the following day; a 22:00–06:00 shift is eight hours before breaks. Equal times mark a day off. Each shift must be shorter than 24 hours. The pay estimate simply multiplies total hours by one base rate, so it does not assume a country’s overtime or break rules.
Worked example
Five days from 09:00 to 17:00 with a 30-minute unpaid break each day produce 37.5 working hours. At 20 per hour the base-pay estimate is 750, before tax or premiums.
How to use this calculator
- Enter start and end times for each working day. Leave days off at 00:00–00:00 with zero break.
- Enter only unpaid break minutes; do not subtract paid breaks.
- Calculate and review each day, the weekly total and the optional base-pay estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle overnight work?
Yes. An earlier end time means the shift ends the next day. Equal times mean zero work, not 24 hours.
Is 7.30 the same as 7 hours 30 minutes?
No. 7 hours 30 minutes is 7.5 decimal hours. Use Decimal Hours Calculator when copying a total into payroll software.
Does it calculate legal overtime or daylight saving changes?
No. It uses wall-clock times and one base pay rate. Review actual timestamps and your employment agreement for those cases.