Night shift differential: at least 10% per hour, 10pm–6am
Article 86 of the Labor Code: every employee shall be paid a night shift differential of not less than ten percent (10%) of the regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10:00 in the evening and 6:00 in the morning.
Example: Ana's shift, 9pm to 6am
Illustrative example only. Daily rate ₱700.00 for 8 hours, so the hourly rate is ₱87.50. Ana works 9:00pm–6:00am with a 1-hour meal break at 2:00am — 8 hours of work, 7 of them between 10pm and 6am.
| Item | How | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | 8 × ₱87.50 | ₱700.00 |
| Night differential | 7 × ₱87.50 × 10% | ₱61.25 |
| Total for the shift | ₱761.25 |
⚠️ Tandaan. Count only the hours actually worked inside 10pm–6am. If the shift runs past 8 hours, overtime is at least +25% of the regular wage (Art. 87) — keep a timesheet so the hours are easy to check.
Checklist kung night shift ka
- ☐ Write down actual start, break and end times
- ☐ Count hours worked between 10pm and 6am
- ☐ Payslip shows a separate night differential line
- ☐ Overtime hours listed separately
- ☐ Ask HR in writing if a line is missing
Libre ang timesheet
Daily in and out times, breaks and night hours in one sheet.
Legal basis: Labor Code of the Philippines (P.D. 442), Art. 86 (night shift differential) and Art. 87 (overtime work) — lawphil.net. Checked 01.11.2026. Not legal advice.