Payroll Services
Shift Differential
Definition
Shift differential is additional pay to an employee scheduled to work shifts other than 6 AM to 6 PM standard day shift.
Eligibility for Shift Differential
The CSU Salary Schedule indicates shift differential eligibility under the Shift Differential category of the class in which the employee is assigned.
For hourly rates and contract lanaguage see Shift Differential Table below.
Shift Differential Table
| Unit | CBA Source | Evening Shift | Night Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAPD | N/A | ||
| CSUEU | Article 20.10-20.14 | $1.25/hour (Article 20.11) | $2.20/hour (Article 20.12) |
| CFA | N/A | ||
| APC | N/A | ||
| SETC | Article 24.24-24.28 | $1.25/hour (Article 24.25) | $2.20/hour (Article 24.26) |
| SUPA | Article 21.16-21.19 | $0.23/hour (Article 21.16) | $0.28/hour (Article 21.17) |
Types of Shift Differential
- Evening Shift - An eligible employee who is regularly assigned to work four (4) or more hours between 6 PM and Midnight (exclusive of overtime) shall be paid shift differential for the employee's entire shift.
- Night Shift - An eligible employee who is regularly assigned to work four (4) or more hours between Midnight and 6 AM (exclusive of overtime) shall be paid shift differential for the employee's entire shift.
Reporting Shift Differential
On Miscellaneous Pay Form 
enter appropriate Payment Earnings ID and employee's shift differential hours. The
TRC defines the calculation for shift differential pay.
| Reporting Units | Payment Earnings ID | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RO8 | SHN08 | Evening Shift |
| RO8 | SHN08 | Evening Shift |
| All other reporting units | SHN08 | Night Shift |
| All other reporting units | SHN08 | Night Shift |
Overtime on Shift Differential
For some bargaining units, if an evening or night shift employee works overtime, their overtime rate is based on their regular rate of pay plus the shift differential he or she receives. (Refer to Collective Bargaining Unit Agreements referenced in the Shift Differential Table above.)
