Roster Pay Calculators — 20+ FIFO Mining Patterns
& Custom Pay Calculations
Calculate exact pay for preset FIFO rosters or create custom schedules. Choose from 20+ mining, office, and remote work patterns. Includes Australian tax rates, allowances, night shift penalties, and annual income breakdowns. Free calculator, instant results.
Custom & Office Schedules
Standard Office Roster Calculator (5 on / 2 off)
Standard Monday to Friday work week with 7.6 hour days. Australia's most common office roster pattern. Perfect for comparing office income against FIFO earnings.
5:2 Day Roster Calculator (5 on / 2 off)
Traditional Monday-Friday work week. Standard roster for many site roles. Commonly used in Manufacturing, Processing, Administration. Ideal for site-based workers.
2:2 Day Roster Calculator (2 on / 2 off)
Two days on, two days off. Balanced short-cycle roster. Commonly used in Security, Emergency Services, Facilities. Ideal for work-life balance.
Day Shift Rosters
7:7 Day Roster Calculator (7 on / 7 off)
Seven days on, seven days off. One of the most popular FIFO rosters. Perfect balance of work and life. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction. Ideal for families.
14:7 Day Roster Calculator (14 on / 7 off)
Fourteen days on, seven days off. THE most common FIFO roster in Australia. Industry standard. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction. Ideal for income priority.
14:7 Day Roster Calculator (14 on / 7 off)
Two weeks on, one week off. Same as 14:7. Australia's most common FIFO roster. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction. Ideal for most fifo workers.
28:14 Day Roster Calculator (28 on / 14 off)
Four weeks on, two weeks off. Popular for remote locations. Good income with extended breaks. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Remote Construction. Ideal for high income.
9:5 Day Roster Calculator (9 on / 5 off)
Nine days on, five days off. Good earnings with manageable swing length. Commonly used in Mining, Resources. Ideal for income-focused workers.
8:6 Day Roster Calculator (8 on / 6 off)
Eight days on, six days off. Popular roster with good balance and earnings. Commonly used in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas. Ideal for balanced income needs.
4:3 Day Roster Calculator (4 on / 3 off)
Four days on, three days off. Popular compressed work week format. Commonly used in Mining, Healthcare, Security. Ideal for families with school-age children.
14:14 Day Roster Calculator (14 on / 14 off)
Two weeks on, two weeks off. Balanced even-time roster. Commonly used in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas. Ideal for balanced work-life.
4:2 Day Roster Calculator (4 on / 2 off)
Four days on, two days off. Popular compressed work week for processing plants. Commonly used in LNG, Processing, Manufacturing. Ideal for work-life balance.
10:4 Day Roster Calculator (10 on / 4 off)
Ten days on, four days off. Work-focused roster with higher earnings. Commonly used in Mining, Construction. Ideal for income priority.
21:7 Day Roster Calculator (21 on / 7 off)
Three weeks on, one week off. Work-focused roster for remote sites. Commonly used in Mining, Resources. Ideal for maximum income.
28:28 Day Roster Calculator (28 on / 28 off)
Four weeks on, four weeks off. Common for very remote or offshore locations. Commonly used in Remote Mining, Offshore Oil & Gas. Ideal for singles.
12:9 Day Roster Calculator (12 on / 9 off)
Twelve days on, nine days off. Uncommon but balanced roster. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas. Ideal for good income with reasonable time off.
6:6 Day Roster Calculator (6 on / 6 off)
Six days on, six days off. Even-time roster with shorter swings. Commonly used in Mining, Construction. Ideal for work-life balance.
21:14 Day Roster Calculator (21 on / 14 off)
Three weeks on, two weeks off. Good income with extended breaks. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Remote Construction. Ideal for high income.
21:21 Day Roster Calculator (21 on / 21 off)
Three weeks on, three weeks off. Even-time with extended periods. Commonly used in Offshore Oil & Gas, Remote Mining. Ideal for travel enthusiasts.
Night Shift Rosters
14:7 Night Roster Calculator (14 on / 7 off)
Fourteen nights on, seven off. Night shift version of industry standard. Significant pay boost. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Processing. Ideal for maximum income.
7:7 Night Roster Calculator (7 on / 7 off)
Seven nights on, seven off. Night shift premium boosts earnings. Commonly used in Mining, Oil & Gas, Processing. Ideal for higher income priority.
Can't find your roster? Use our custom calculator for any shift pattern
Our calculator supports any combination of on/off days, custom hours, allowances, and penalty rates.
How to Use FIFO Roster Calculators
- Choose your roster pattern — Select from 20+ preset FIFO, mining, or office rosters above, or enter a custom on/off pattern.
- Enter your pay details — Add your hourly rate, shift hours, allowances, and penalty rates. The calculator auto-fills common defaults.
- Get instant results — See your gross pay, estimated tax, superannuation, and take-home pay broken down by fortnight, month, and year.
Most Popular FIFO Rosters in Australia
- 14:7 (2 weeks on / 1 off) — The industry standard for mining and oil & gas across WA, QLD, and NT.
- 7:7 (1 week on / 1 off) — Best work-life balance. Popular with families and long-term FIFO workers.
- 8:6 Day Shift — A strong compromise between income and time at home.
- 28:14 (4 weeks on / 2 off) — Common for very remote sites. High income with extended breaks.
- 4:3 Day Shift — Compressed week format ideal for processing plants and healthcare.
What's Included in Calculations
- Australian tax rates (2025-26)
- Superannuation (12%)
- HECS/HELP debt repayments
- Tax-free threshold
- Daily allowances
- Night shift penalties
- Weekend penalty rates
- Public holiday multipliers
- Annual income projections
- Fortnightly & monthly breakdowns