Night Differential Calculator Philippines
Estimate additional night-shift pay for qualifying work performed during the Philippine statutory night-work window.
Calculate my night differentialLast reviewed: September 2026. Estimates only; rules and contribution schedules can change.
Calculate your night shift differential
Estimate the additional pay for work performed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Article 86 of the Labor Code provides a night-shift differential of at least 10% of the regular wage for each hour worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The calculator counts only the portion of the shift that overlaps that statutory window.
This is an estimate. Employment contracts, collective agreements or company policy may provide a higher differential. Exemptions can also apply under Philippine law.
How Philippine night differential is estimated
Night differential is based on qualifying work performed during the statutory night period rather than on the whole shift automatically. PaycheckPH therefore compares your shift times with the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM window and accounts for an entered break.
If the same hours are also overtime, rest-day work or holiday work, additional premium rules can affect the final payroll amount. Treat this calculator as a focused night-differential estimate and cross-check the relevant overtime or holiday computation.
Learn how qualifying night hours are counted
See the basic formula, the 10 PM to 6 AM window and examples of shifts that cross midnight.
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Which shift hours count?
The statutory window is 10 PM to 6 AM. With an eight-hour daily divisor, ₱800 daily pay gives ₱100 basic hourly pay and a 10% differential of ₱10 for each qualifying hour. These examples assume no unpaid break unless stated.
| Shift | Qualifying hours | Additional pay |
|---|---|---|
| 9 PM–5 AM | 7 | ₱70 |
| 10 PM–6 AM | 8 | ₱80 |
| 11 PM–7 AM | 7 | ₱70 |
| 8 PM–4 AM, unpaid break 12–1 AM | 5 | ₱50 |
Enter the actual break start and end when it overlaps the night window. When night work is also overtime or holiday work, this basic-rate estimate may not capture the applicable combined premium; compare the employer's applicable pay base and the night-work guide.
Night Differential Calculator Philippines: frequently asked questions
What hours qualify for night differential in the Philippines?
For covered private-sector employees under the rule modeled here, the statutory night-work window is generally from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The calculator counts the portion of the shift that overlaps that window.
What is the minimum night differential rate?
The statutory minimum for covered employees is generally an additional 10% of the regular wage for each qualifying hour worked during the night period. A contract, collective agreement or company policy can provide a higher benefit.
How does the calculator handle a shift that crosses midnight?
Enter the actual start and end times. The tool determines the overlap with the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM window even when the shift continues into the next calendar day.
Are meal or rest breaks included in night differential?
Only compensable work time should be counted. PaycheckPH lets you enter a break so qualifying break time that overlaps the night window can be removed from the estimate.
Can I receive night differential on a rest day or holiday?
Night differential can interact with rest-day, special-day, holiday and overtime premiums. The exact amount depends on the applicable day type and coverage rules, so verify the combined computation when more than one premium applies.
Is every night-shift worker covered?
Not necessarily. Philippine labor standards contain coverage rules and exemptions. The calculator estimates the premium for the scenario entered but does not determine whether a particular employee is legally covered.
Official references and important note
PaycheckPH provides estimates, not legal, tax or payroll advice. Always verify current rules and schedules with the relevant Philippine government agency and your employer or qualified adviser when needed.
NWPC Workers’ Statutory Monetary Benefits Handbook · DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions