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Calculate night shift allowance

Calculation of extra pay for night work 22:00-06:00 n. General rate 20-30% of wages/hour

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Night work charges 22:00-06:00 n.

Late pay is generally set at 20-30% of hourly wages, depending on company policy.

It's good for late-hour workers, factories, hospitals, and night jobs.

Night Shift Allowance Calculator

The Night Shift Allowance Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own night shift allowance figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.

Fill in the salary, working days, late hours per day, and percentage late pay. The system will calculate late pay per month.

General 20-30% of wages/hour

Formulas used

  • Base hourly wage = salary ÷ (worked days/month × hours/day)
  • Late pay/hour = Base pay/hour × Late pay rate ÷ 100
  • Total late hours/month = late hours/day × late days/month
  • Late pay/month = late pay/hour × total late hours/month

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Frequently asked questions

What is late pay?
Night shift differential is a special pay for employees working at night. It is usually specified as percent of the hourly rate, such as 20-30%.
Does the labor law provide for late pay?
Thai labour law does not directly mandate a night-shift allowance, but employers may define one in work rules or contracts. A night shift commonly means 22:00-06:00.
What time is it late?
There is no legally fixed standard, but the range 22:00-06:00 is commonly used. Some organizations may specify differently, such as 20:00-08:00, depending on the nature of the work and company policy.
What is the average late fee in Thailand?
Generally at 20-30% of hourly wages. Some organizations set fixed rates per hour, such as 15-50 baht/hour. Depending on industry and company policy.
Disclaimer: The results are calculated at the specified rate. The actual late pay rate depends on company policy and employment contract. Thai labor law does not specify a minimum rate for late pay.

English calculator guide

How to use the Night Shift Allowance Calculator

Use this page to test a specific night shift allowance scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the night shift allowance estimate instead of relying on a generic example.

  1. Build a baseline night shift allowance case with figures that match your situation.
  2. Run a second night shift allowance case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
  3. Record the difference between the two night shift allowance results and the input responsible for it.

Inputs for the night shift allowance estimate

For this night shift allowance calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.

How the night shift allowance result is calculated

The calculator applies the displayed pay period, rate, deduction and statutory assumptions to the employment figures entered. Reusing the same night shift allowance inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.

Checks for a night shift allowance decision

Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For night shift allowance, Use the result to reconcile a payslip or plan take-home pay. Employer payroll rules, benefits, withholding and statutory contributions can change the final amount. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.

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Payroll and employment
Last English review
26 July 2026

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