Estimate only — not payroll, tax, or employment advice. Numbers stay in your browser.
Shift roster
Charge nurse differential calculator
Charge pay is the bump for running the board. Enter base, charge premium, and charge hours; see what those hours add.
Shift roster
Base
Differentials
Shift stack
Live- Base
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- Diff
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- Premium / hr
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- Effective rate
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When to use
Deciding whether charge is worth the stress; comparing units that pay different charge rates.
When not to
Exempt status questions — legal facts, not this calculator.
Assumptions: Differential applies only to hours you mark as charge.
Worked examples
Input
Base $45 Charge +$3/hr 36 hours
Output
Charge pay $108 Effective $48/hr
Input
Base $45 Charge +5% 12 hours
Output
Premium $2.25/hr Charge pay $27
Common traps
- Charge may only apply when officially assigned.
- Charge may enter OT regular rate — check policy.
- Relief vs permanent charge can differ.
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Common questions
Often a few dollars per hour — your facility wins.
Usually a shift-based premium.
Sometimes via regular rate.
No — estimate only.