Shift calculator

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Your real hourly rate

$13.08

Noticeable drop

The shift still pays, but unpaid time and costs take a noticeable cut.

$0 Real $13.08 Posted $20.00

You keep $123.20

Total time 9 hr 25 min

Rate lost 35%

Gross pay $160.00

Estimated tax −$28.80

Work costs −$8.00

Net value $123.20

This is an estimate for decision-making, not payroll or tax advice.

Where the posted rate went

1 hr 25 min unpaid time attached to this shift

$36.80 lost to estimated tax and work costs

$13,548 yearly difference at four shifts a week

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