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Last updated: April 21, 2026
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Your base hourly rate applies to all hours worked. For night hours, a bonus percentage is added on top of the base rate. The night rate = base rate × (1 + bonus% ÷ 100).
Example: Base rate $18/hour, 25% night bonus. Night rate = $18 × 1.25 = $22.50/hour. If you work 4 day hours + 4 night hours: day pay = $72, night pay = $90, total = $162.
Night shift bonuses typically range from 20% to 50% above the base hourly rate, depending on the industry, contract, and country. Healthcare workers often receive 25–30% night bonuses.
Night shift hours are typically defined as hours worked between 10 PM and 6 AM, though exact definitions vary by country and employment contract. Some contracts define night hours as 11 PM to 7 AM.
Yes, the night bonus is an additional amount on top of your base hourly rate for each night hour worked. If your base rate is $18/hour and your night bonus is 25%, you earn $22.50/hour for night hours.
If you work overtime during a night shift, both the overtime multiplier and the night bonus typically apply — but this depends on your contract. Use the overtime calculator or the full salary calculator for combined calculations.
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