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Machine Operator 2-2-3 Pitman Schedule Pay Calculator

Estimate gross pay, overtime earnings, and shift differentials for a Machine Operator on a 2-2-3 Pitman schedule. Preset with typical manufacturing rates — every field is editable.

Manufacturing 2-2-3 Pitman 12-hr shifts
Schedule Overview

Rotating pattern of 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on — then flips. Yields 15 shifts per 28-day cycle.

Shift Length
12 hrs
Shifts / Cycle
15
Cycle Length
28 days
Avg Hrs / Week
42 hrs
📅 Pattern: 2 on / 2 off / 3 on / 2 on / 2 off / 3 off (repeating)
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Overtime Rule: Over 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week (federal FLSA) · CA: over 8 hrs/day

Calculate Your Exact 2-2-3 Pitman Pay

Enter your hourly rate, shift count, and differentials — get a full pay breakdown instantly. Free, no account required.

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Typical Preset Values for Machine Operators

Pre-loaded in the calculator from national averages for Machine Operators. Every value is editable.

VariableDefaultNotes
Hourly Rate$25.00Base pay per hour
Shift Length12 hoursStandard Pitman shift
Overtime Rate1.5×Federal FLSA multiplier
Shifts This Period15Avg per 28-day cycle
Pros & Cons: 2-2-3 Pitman for Machine Operators

Pros

  • Every other weekend off
  • Long stretches of days off
  • Predictable rotation

Cons

  • Long 12-hr shifts can fatigue
  • Can stack weekends on duty
  • Fatigue risk mid-cycle
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