How to use this result
A pickup shift can look generous on a staffing message and less generous by the time you arrange care and get home. Start with the extra money caused by accepting this shift. Then count the expenses and time you would avoid if you stayed home.
Use incremental costs: an extra childcare booking belongs here, while a monthly expense that stays the same may not. The target is yours. A result above it is a useful comparison, not a recommendation to work while tired or skip something that matters to you.
The formula
Worked example
Using the example inputs loaded above:
$30.33/hr
For each hour of your time.
Common questions
Why is the overtime premium more than half the differential?
An included differential or incentive can raise the weighted regular rate for the entire workweek. This model compares weekly gross pay with and without the extra shift, including that effect.
Is the displayed amount my take-home pay?
It is money left under your entered deduction percentage and costs. Tax brackets, benefit deductions, exemptions, and payroll withholding are not calculated.
Assumptions & references
Amounts use USD. Results are planning estimates using your entries, with dollars rounded only for display. Each tool covers the model described here; it does not determine payroll or tax obligations. Read the calculation methodology.
Formula version 1.0 · Reference check: September 7, 2026 · Report a calculation issue