Free paycheck calculator

Paycheck calculator for police, firefighters & EMS

A quick estimate of your gross paycheck — base pay, FLSA §7(k) overtime, and shift differentials in one place. For Kelly cycles, platoon rotations, recurring incentives, and paycheck reconciliation against real shifts, save your calendar with DutyPay (free).

Estimated gross

Per week$1,560
Per pay period (biweekly)$3,120
Per year$81,120

Weekly breakdown

Base$1,344
Overtime$192
Differential$24

Gross only — no taxes, deductions, or pension contributions modeled here. Public-safety overtime rules (FLSA §7(k)) are explained below and supported in the full DutyPay calendar.

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What this calculator includes

The three numbers that show up in nearly every public-safety paycheck are base pay, overtime, and shift differential. The calculator above combines them into a weekly, biweekly, and annual gross. It does not model taxes, pension contributions, or deductions — those vary by state, department, and union contract, and DutyPay handles them in the full app once you save your calendar.

Understanding FLSA §7(k) overtime

The Fair Labor Standards Act's §7(k) exemption lets public-safety employers use a longer overtime work period than the standard 40-hour week. Instead of overtime starting at 40 hours every 7 days, §7(k) allows work periods of up to 28 days with proportional thresholds. The most common configurations:

  • Firefighters: 53 hours in a 7-day work period (or 212 hours in 28 days) before overtime kicks in.
  • Police: 43 hours in a 7-day work period (or 171 hours in 28 days).
  • EMS and corrections: Varies — many departments use the same §7(k) thresholds as police or fire depending on classification, but check your union contract.

This calculator treats every hour past your scheduled weekly hours as overtime at your chosen multiplier — fine for a quick estimate, but if your department uses §7(k) work periods you may find your actual paychecks differ. The full DutyPay calendar applies your specific work-period rule and finds the most favorable overtime calculation per pay period.

Shift differentials and stipends

Differentials and stipends are where public-safety pay diverges from the standard hourly-and-OT model: night differential, weekend differential, holiday pay, EMT/paramedic premium, hazmat pay, training stipend, FTO premium, K-9 handler stipend. The calculator above models one flat differential — DutyPay's full calendar supports unlimited recurring stipends and per-shift bonuses, applies them automatically based on your calendar, and shows how each one contributes to your annual total.

Why this is just a preview

A simple calculator can't capture Kelly cycles, platoon rosters, §7(k) work-period overtime that crosses week boundaries, or the difference between scheduled and actual hours. DutyPay's full calendar does all of that — and reconciles every paycheck against your real shifts so you catch what you're owed. It's free, no ads, and works offline on your phone.