Blue-Collar Paycheck & Shift Calculator

Know exact take-home pay before picking up extra shifts. No tax surprises — just real numbers.

Your Paycheck

Every number updates live as you type.

Your standard hourly wage before any extra shift pay, overtime, or night differentials get added.
$ /hr
The extra flat dollar amount added to your hourly rate for working late or night shifts (e.g., +$1.50/hr).
$ /hr
Select if your employer pays extra for weekend shifts.
hrs
Hours worked beyond 40 in a single week. Paid at 1.5 times your effective hourly rate.
hrs
Special hours (like Sunday or over 12 hours in a shift) paid at double your effective hourly rate.
hrs
Hours worked on recognized company holidays, calculated at your premium holiday rate.
hrs
Pay period
Your effective hourly rate $21.00/hr

Pay Breakdown

Per weekly paycheck

Regular pay $0.00
Overtime pay $0.00
Double-time pay $0.00
Holiday pay $0.00
Gross pay $0.00
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)7.65% of gross −$0.00
Federal income tax2026 single filer, standard deduction −$0.00
State tax estimateFlat 4% of gross −$0.00

Net take-homeper weekly paycheck
$0.00

Is This Extra Shift Worth It?

Compares a straight 40-hour week at your rates above against the same week plus this shift — after taxes.

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Total extra take-home: +$0.00

Enter the shift hours above to see what it really pays after taxes.

Questions

Why does my paycheck look smaller than this calculator shows?

This calculator estimates taxes and FICA. It doesn't subtract optional payroll deductions like 401(k), health/dental insurance, or union dues.

How does overtime affect my tax bracket?

Taxes are progressive. Extra overtime pay won't ruin your baseline earnings, but it might push those extra dollars into a higher tax bracket.

How does the night shift differential calculate on overtime?

By federal law, shift differentials must be included in your regular rate before calculating your 1.5x overtime rate.

Estimates only. Uses standard 2026 single-filer federal tax brackets and 7.65% FICA. Does not account for local taxes, 401(k), union dues, health insurance, or state variations. Check your paystub for exact deductions.

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