8:6 Roster Pay Calculator

    Calculate your earnings on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster

    Why Use This Calculator?

    The 8:6 roster is popular across coal and iron ore operations in Australia. With 8 days on-site followed by 6 days off, it offers a balanced work-life rhythm. Our calculator factors in your base rate, shift penalties, weekend loadings, and allowances to give you an accurate picture of your take-home pay each cycle.

    Whether you're working FIFO, rotating shifts, or any other pattern, our calculator helps you understand exactly what you'll earn. Factor in base rates, penalty loadings, overtime, and allowances to get an accurate picture of your pay.

    Example Results

    See what you'll get

    Your Annual Take-Home Pay

    $99,176

    Gross: $132,300•Tax: $33,124•25.0% effective
    + Super: $15,876 (12%) = $148,176 total package

    Weekly

    $1,907

    Fortnightly

    $3,814

    Monthly

    $8,265

    Annual Super

    $15,876

    Tax Breakdown

    Gross Pay$132,300
    Income Tax-$30,478
    Medicare Levy (2%)-$2,646
    Net Take-Home$99,176

    Full calculator also includes:

    • Hours breakdown by day type• Weekend & public holiday pay• Night shift premiums• Per-cycle earnings• Roster pattern analysis• Annualized projections
    Calculate 8:6 Pay
    Accurate penalty rates
    HECS/HELP included
    Superannuation calc
    All roster types

    Example based on 8/6 FIFO roster at $50/hr

    Key Benefits

    Accurate 8:6 cycle pay calculations
    Weekend and public holiday loadings
    Night shift penalty rates included
    Site allowance calculations
    Tax and superannuation estimates
    Annual earnings projection

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