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4 On 4 Off Pay Calculator
Start with one eight-day cycle: four 12-hour shifts and four days off. Adjust the number of shifts to match your pay period, then add overtime and night premium rules.
Estimated gross pay
$960.00
- Total hours
- 48
- Base pay (48 h)
- $960.00
- 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 4 on 4 off schedule
One complete 4-on-4-off cycle contains 48 working hours across eight calendar days. Because the cycle is longer than a week, a payroll week may contain three, four, or occasionally more scheduled shifts depending on where its cutoff lands. Use the actual shifts inside the pay period rather than assuming every week contains 48 hours.
Enter the hours your employer classifies as overtime separately. A night crew can also add its eligible night hours and premium percentage. Holiday premiums, paid leave, callback time, and special allowances are not included unless you deliberately reflect them in the inputs.
This calculator estimates gross pay before tax and deductions. Overtime, holiday pay, differentials, and averaging rules depend on your employer, contract, and jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours per week is 4 on 4 off?
Four 12-hour shifts every eight days averages 42 hours per seven-day week over the long run.
Is every 4 on 4 off cycle paid as 48 hours?
The cycle contains 48 scheduled hours, but payroll periods rarely line up exactly with the eight-day cycle. Count the shifts that fall inside the actual pay period.
Does 4 on 4 off create overtime?
It may. Overtime depends on the payroll week, applicable law, collective agreement, and whether an approved averaging arrangement is used.
Can fixed night crews add a shift premium?
Yes. Enter the eligible night hours and the premium percentage to include the estimated differential.