| Scenario | Model | Hours | Notes | Rates | Premiums | Estimated net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day shift, no overtime | Hourly | 12 | 0 | Rate 38 | Shift 0% | $387.60 |
| Night shift, note incentive | Hybrid | 12 | 18 | Rate 38, Note 2.25 | Shift 10% | $477.33 |
| Weekend extra notes | Per Note | 0 | 45 | Note 3.00 | Bonus 0.50 per note | $137.70 |
Numbers are illustrative only. Your results depend on rates and deductions.
- Regular Hours = min(Total Hours, Overtime After)
- Overtime Hours = max(0, Total Hours − Overtime After)
- Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
- Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier
- Notes Pay = Notes Completed × Pay per Note
- Quality Bonus = Notes Completed × Quality Bonus per Note
- Premiums = (Regular Pay + Overtime Pay) × (Total Premium % / 100)
- Gross Pay = Hourly Pay + Notes Pay + Bonuses + Premiums
- Deductions = Gross × Tax% + Gross × Retirement% + Fixed Deductions
- Net Pay = Gross Pay − Deductions
- Select your pay period and pay model.
- Enter hourly rate and total hours if applicable.
- Add notes completed and pay per note if applicable.
- Set shift, weekend, or holiday premiums as needed.
- Include bonuses, stipends, and estimated deductions.
- Press Calculate Pay to view results and the chart.
- Use the download buttons to save a report.
1) What nursing-notes pay covers
Some facilities pay a base hourly rate and add incentives for documentation volume or quality. This calculator models hourly, per note, and hybrid setups. It estimates gross pay, deductions, and net pay for a shift or for a week using your inputs. After you calculate, the breakdown table and bar chart show where money comes from and where it goes each period.
2) Inputs that drive the result
The biggest levers are hourly rate, total hours, notes completed, and pay per note. Example: a 12-hour shift at 38 per hour gives 456 in hourly pay before premiums. If you complete 18 notes at 2.25, note pay adds 40.50, and a 0.25 quality bonus adds 4.50.
3) Notes per hour as a quick metric
Linking notes to time shows efficiency. With 18 notes in 12 hours, productivity is 1.50 notes per hour. If your target is 2.00 notes per hour, a 12-hour shift aims for 24 notes. At 3.00 per note, moving from 18 to 24 notes adds 18.00.
4) Differentials and premium stacking
Differentials often apply to hourly earnings. A 10% shift premium on 456 adds 45.60. If weekend adds 5%, the combined premium becomes 15%, raising the premium to 68.40. These changes can lift take-home pay even when note counts stay fixed.
5) Overtime and high-volume weeks
Overtime increases hourly pay beyond a threshold. If overtime starts after 40 hours weekly, 6 overtime hours at 38 with a 1.5 multiplier pays 342.00 instead of 228.00, a 114.00 boost. Add note incentives on top to improve effective hourly net.
6) Deductions and take-home focus
The calculator uses a tax percentage, a retirement percentage, plus fixed deductions. If gross is 550 and tax is 15%, tax is 82.50. A 3% retirement contribution adds 16.50. Net pay is gross minus total deductions, which is the budget-friendly number.
7) Scenario testing for decisions
Use “Reset” to run quick comparisons: day vs night, weekend vs weekday, or hourly vs hybrid. You can also recreate a payslip by entering your known hours, premiums, and deductions until the net matches. Then adjust one variable, like pay per note, to see the impact.
1) What should I count as a “note”?
Count any documented item your policy pays for, such as progress notes, assessments, discharge summaries, or handover notes. If only specific templates qualify, include only those entries in the notes field.
2) Why are premiums applied to hourly pay only?
Many pay rules calculate differentials from base hourly earnings, not from per-note incentives. This calculator follows that common structure. If your facility applies premiums to all earnings, add the extra amount into the bonus field.
3) How do I handle weekly overtime?
Set the pay period to “Per Week,” enter total weekly hours, and keep overtime-after at your policy threshold (often 40). The overtime multiplier then applies only to the hours above that threshold.
4) What tax percentage should I use?
Use a realistic withholding estimate from your recent payslip or payroll portal. Start with a rough value, then adjust until the net looks close to your take-home. The calculator is for planning, not official payroll.
5) Can I compare two facilities or contracts?
Yes. Run one scenario, download the CSV or PDF, then press Reset and run the second scenario. Compare net pay, effective hourly net, and the chart to see which offer pays better for your workflow.
6) Does the currency option convert amounts?
No. The currency selector changes the displayed symbol only. Enter numbers in your local currency, and keep the same symbol across scenarios for clean comparisons.