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Night shift differential in the Philippines is at least 10% of your hourly rate for each hour worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (Labor Code, Art. 86). On rest days, special days or holidays, the 10% applies on that day's premium rate, so the differentials stack multiplicatively. Enter your shift below — the calculator counts the eligible night hours automatically.

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On this page (6 sections)
  1. The Night Work Window
  2. Rates by Day Type (per night hour, % of ordinary hourly rate)
  3. Example Computations
  4. Who This Applies To
  5. Official Source
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

The Night Work Window

The law fixes the window at 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. It does not matter when your shift starts — only the hours that overlap this window earn the differential. Shifts that cross midnight (e.g., 8 PM–5 AM) are handled correctly by the calculator.

Rates by Day Type (per night hour, % of ordinary hourly rate)

Day TypeRegular Night HourNight Hour + Overtime
Ordinary day110%137.5%
Rest day / Special day143%185.9%
Special day + rest day165%214.5%
Regular holiday220%286%
Regular holiday + rest day286%371.8%

Example Computations

Example 1 — Call-center graveyard shift (10 PM–6 AM), ₱120/hour, ordinary day: base ₱960 + ND (8h × ₱12) = ₱96. Total: ₱1,056.

Example 2 — 6 PM–3 AM shift, ₱90/hour: 5 night hours (10 PM–3 AM). ND = 5 × ₱9 = ₱45 on top of the ₱810 base (9 hours; hours beyond 8 also need OT premium — use the Overtime Calculator for that part).

Example 3 — Rest-day night shift 10 PM–6 AM, ₱100/hour: premium hourly = ₱130; base ₱1,040 + ND (8 × ₱13) = ₱104. Total: ₱1,144.

Who This Applies To

Every covered employee under the Labor Code — most rank-and-file workers in the private sector, notably BPO/call-center agents, healthcare staff, security, manufacturing and hotel workers. Government employees follow separate rules; managerial employees and field personnel are generally excluded. Company policy or CBA can grant more than 10% — this calculator uses the legal minimum.

Official Source

Labor Code of the Philippines, Art. 86, as summarized in the DOLE Handbook on Workers' Statutory Monetary Benefits. Last verified October 8, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is night differential computed in the Philippines?

Night shift differential is at least 10% of your hourly rate for every hour worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Example: at ₱100/hour, each night hour pays an extra ₱10, so a full 10 PM–6 AM shift earns ₱800 base + ₱80 night differential = ₱880.

What hours count as night differential hours?

Only the hours that actually fall between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. A 2 PM–11 PM shift has one night hour (10–11 PM); a 6 PM–3 AM shift has five (10 PM–3 AM); a full 10 PM–6 AM graveyard shift has eight.

How is night differential computed on a holiday or rest day?

The 10% applies on the hourly rate for that day. On a rest day (130%), a night hour pays 130% × 110% = 143% of the ordinary hourly rate; on a regular holiday (200%), it pays 220%; on a regular holiday falling on a rest day, 286%.

How does night differential stack with overtime?

Multiplicatively, per the DOLE handbook. Overtime on an ordinary night: 125% × 110% = 137.5% per hour. Overtime on a regular holiday at night: 200% × 130% × 110% = 286% per hour.

Is night differential taxable?

For most employees, yes — it is part of taxable compensation. However, night differential received by minimum wage earners is income-tax-exempt under the NIRC as amended.

Magkano ang night differential sa Pilipinas?

At least 10% of your regular hourly rate for every hour worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (Labor Code, Art. 86). At ₱100 per hour that is an extra ₱10 for each night hour, so a full 10 PM–6 AM shift earns ₱80 on top of basic pay.

Kasama ba ang night differential sa 13th month pay?

Hindi. Night shift differential is a premium, not basic salary, so it is excluded from the 13th month pay computation under PD 851 unless company policy or a CBA includes it.

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