💡 Tips for This Calculator
- →Night shift differentials are typically defined in your employment contract or union agreement.
- →Many hospitals pay night diff for shifts starting after 3pm or 7pm — check your specific policy.
- →Under FLSA, night differentials must be included in your regular rate for OT calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a night shift differential for nurses?
A night shift differential is extra pay added to your base hourly rate for working overnight or evening shifts. It can be a fixed dollar amount (e.g. $5/hr) or a percentage of your base rate (e.g. 10%).
Does night shift differential count toward overtime?
Yes. Under the FLSA, shift differentials must be included in your "regular rate of pay" used to calculate overtime. Our calculator handles this automatically with the FLSA Blended Rate toggle.
Can I stack night and weekend differentials?
Many hospitals allow stacking both night and weekend differentials simultaneously. Use the "Stack All" toggle in the Differentials tab to calculate both together.
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