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2-2-3 Schedule Pay Calculator
Start with the full 14-day Pitman cycle: seven 12-hour shifts, or 84 hours. Enter the overtime treatment and any eligible night premium to estimate gross pay.
Estimated gross pay
$1,680.00
- Total hours
- 84
- Base pay (84 h)
- $1,680.00
- Effective hourly
- $20.00/h
Estimate only — before tax and deductions. Overtime and night rules vary by employer and country; check your contract.
How to calculate pay for a 2-2-3 schedule
A standard 2-2-3 cycle contains seven 12-hour shifts over 14 days. It usually appears as a 36-hour week followed by a 48-hour week, or the reverse. Whether the eight hours above 40 in the long week qualify for overtime depends on the employer, bargaining agreement, local law, and any alternative workweek arrangement.
For a simple weekly estimate, change Shifts worked to 3 or 4. For the complete two-week cycle, leave it at 7 and enter only the hours that your actual pay rule treats as overtime. If you work fixed nights, enter the eligible night hours and the premium percentage separately.
This calculator estimates gross pay before tax and deductions. Overtime, holiday pay, differentials, and averaging rules depend on your employer, contract, and jurisdiction.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours are in a 2-2-3 pay period?
The full 14-day cycle contains seven 12-hour shifts, or 84 hours. Individual weeks alternate between 36 and 48 hours.
Does a 2-2-3 schedule include overtime?
It can. Under a weekly 40-hour rule, the 48-hour week may include eight overtime hours, but alternative schedules and agreements can calculate it differently.
How do I calculate night differential?
Enter only the hours eligible for the night premium and the percentage paid on top of the base hourly rate.
Does this calculator show take-home pay?
No. It estimates gross pay before tax, benefits, pension, union dues, and other deductions.