Tip-outs change net tips
Gross tips are everything collected before tip-outs. Subtracting tip-outs paid to support staff gives you a clearer view of the tip income you kept.
Single-shift calculator
Shift Earnings Calculator
Add cash tips, card tips, tip-outs, hourly pay, and hours worked to see what one shift was really worth.
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Add your shift details
Tip-outs reduce tips. Taxes are not subtracted here.
You made
$232.00Total shift earnings before estimated taxes.
Effective hourly rate$38.67/hr
Gross tips$230.00
Tip-outs paid−$28.00
Net tips$202.00
Base wage earnings$30.00
Net tips + base wage earnings = total shift earnings.
Make sense of the numbers
The number you leave with is only part of the story.
Looking at each part of your shift makes it easier to understand net tips, total earnings, and the value of your time.
Hourly rate adds context
Two shifts can produce the same total but require very different amounts of time. Effective hourly rate makes that difference easy to compare.
Patterns appear over time
Comparing many shifts can help you notice which days, sections, schedules, or venues tend to produce stronger earnings.
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Helpful context for using this calculator responsibly.
Should I subtract tip-outs?+
Yes. Enter tip-outs paid so they reduce gross tips and the result reflects net tips kept from the shift.
Do I include my hourly wage?+
Yes. Your hourly wage multiplied by hours worked is part of your total shift earnings, even when tips make up most of the total.
Are taxes included in shift earnings?+
No. This calculator shows shift earnings before estimated tax liability. It does not subtract withholding or estimate taxes.