Roster Cost Calculator
Estimate the total wage cost of a weekly roster by combining ordinary, weekend and overtime hours at their different pay rates.
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Calculation breakdown
- Total cost
- Total cost = (ordinary hours × ordinary rate) + (weekend hours × weekend rate) + (overtime hours × overtime rate)
Worked example
A roster with 100 ordinary hours at $30, 20 weekend hours at $45 and 10 overtime hours at $60 costs a total of $4,500 in wages.
Assumptions
- Covers three pay-rate tiers only; run multiple times for more complex rosters.
- Excludes superannuation and other on-costs.
How this calculator works
Enter ordinary hours, weekend hours and overtime hours along with their respective hourly rates to calculate the total wage cost of a weekly roster. This helps managers budget staffing costs across a mix of ordinary and penalty-rate shifts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I model more than three pay rate tiers?
This calculator covers ordinary, weekend and overtime tiers; for more complex rosters, run it multiple times and add the totals.
Does this include superannuation on top of wages?
No, this totals gross wages only; add superannuation separately using the Total Employment Cost calculator.
Is this useful for a single employee or a whole team?
It works for either; enter combined hours across your team to estimate a whole roster's cost, or a single person's hours for individual planning.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.