--- title: "Finance Tracker for Shift Workers | PayByRoster" url: https://paybyroster.com/finance-tracker description: "Free budget tracker for shift workers and anyone with variable income. Forecast your pay, track expenses and savings goals β€” all in one place, always free." lang: en --- Finance Tracker # Stop guessing your budget. Start knowing it. Most budgeting tools were built for a simple pay cheque. PayByRoster works for everyone β€” salaried, casual, FIFO, or roster-based. Enter your income once, and know exactly where you stand every pay period. Always free Finance Tracker This pay period Synced Income Forecast Pre-loaded from roster Adapts to Hours 38hrs this week ### Income Forecast Auto-synced from Pay Calculator This Fortnight $4,326 take-home Hours 76 38 regular + 8 OT Tax Withheld $1,242 22.3% effective Super Added $668 11.5% of gross #### Budget Breakdown Rent / Mortgage 42% $1,800 Groceries & Food 14% $600 Transport $300 Savings 18% $800 Remaining 19% $826 Savings Rate 18% $800 to savings this pay Runway Days 47 days If income stopped today #### Savings Goals 🏠 House Deposit 41% $41,000 / $100,000 πŸ›‘οΈ Emergency Fund 75% $7,500 / $10,000 ✈️ Japan Trip 28% $1,400 / $5,000 Track Progress See runway days ### Setup in seconds Income pre-loaded from your pay calculator ### Built around how you get paid Salary, hourly, roster or casual β€” it handles all of it ### Your data, secure Saved privately to your account ### Always free No credit card, no commitment ## Your income changes. Your budget should keep up. Whether you're on a fixed salary or a rotating roster, PayByRoster calculates your exact take-home β€” so you always know where you stand. The Old Way ### Guessing Games 1 "I think I earned about $2,000 this fortnight?" Guessing take-home 2 "My pay should cover this… I think?" Budgeting blind 3 "I'll figure out my budget after payday" Reactive budgeting 4 "Surprise! Tax bill at EOFY" No tax visibility With Finance Tracker ### Know Before Payday 76 hours synced from your roster Automatic hour tracking Take-home: $4,326 (after tax & super) Exact income forecast Budget set before you even get paid Proactive budgeting On track for $2,100 refund Real-time tax visibility ## From pay calculator to budget in seconds Your income flows automatically from the Pay Calculator β€” no manual entry, ever. Your Roster Pay Calculator Finance Tracker Roster Mon 07:00 – 17:00 Tue 07:00 – 17:00 Wed Off Thu 07:00 – 19:00 Fri 07:00 – 17:00 Pay Calculator Hours 76 Gross $5,890 Tax βˆ’$1,242 Take-home $4,326 Finance Tracker This Fortnight $4,326 Rent 42% Subscriptions 18% Electricity Bill 40% Income vs Expenses In Out Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec No manual income entry Tax calculated automatically Updates whenever your income changes ## Every feature you need to budget with confidence For anyone who earns money β€” whether your income is fixed, variable, or somewhere in between. Know your pay before payday ### Income Forecasting See exactly what you'll earn based on your actual roster. Overtime, penalty rates, allowances β€” all calculated automatically. Next 4 Pay Periods Forecast May 1-14 76 hours $4,326 May 15-28 68 hours $3,890 May 29-Jun 11 72 hours $4,102 Jun 12-25 76 hours $4,326 Handles any pay structure ### Roster, Salary or Casual Fixed salary or rotating shifts? PayByRoster calculates your exact take-home either way. Scenario Planner Live 20h 60h 100h Take-home $4,326 Savings possible $800 No surprises at EOFY ### Tax Year Visibility Track your year-to-date earnings, tax withheld, and projected refund or bill. Know where you stand before June 30. FY 2025-26 47 days left YTD Gross $98,450 Tax Paid $22,180 Projected Refund $2,140 Based on current trajectory Track what matters to you ### Savings Goals Set goals for house deposits, holidays, or emergencies. See your runway days β€” how long your savings would last if income stopped. 🏠 House Deposit $41,000 of $100,000 Monthly contrib. $1,600 Months to goal 37 ## Built for the way shift workers actually get paid From FIFO workers to nurses to restaurant managers β€” wherever you are, PayByRoster works for the income you actually have. πŸ—οΈ ### FIFO & Mining β€œFinally, a tracker that understands swing rosters and remote allowances. I know exactly what I'm taking home each rotation.” Jake M. Mining Technician πŸ₯ ### Healthcare β€œNight shifts, overtime, penalty rates β€” it all syncs automatically. I budget before my pay even hits.” Sarah L. Registered Nurse 🍽️ ### Hospitality β€œMy hours change every week. This is the first app that actually keeps up with my schedule.” Marcus T. Restaurant Manager ## Free, forever Everything you need to budget with confidence β€” forecast your pay, track expenses, set savings goals and understand your tax position. No catch, no paywall. Income forecast from your roster Unlimited expenses and savings goals Tax year summary and scenario planning Runway days calculator No account fees. No credit card. Always free. ## Ready to budget before payday? 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