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MSP On-Call Impact Calculator

By The MSP Playbook
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On-call can add unpaid or undercompensated time. Model how your rotation changes your effective hourly rate.

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Use your own recent roster or incident records rather than a generic benchmark.

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Typical: $0-500/week. Some MSPs pay nothing. Some pay a flat allowance.

πŸ”’ All calculations done locally. No data sent anywhere.

This is an input-driven planning model. It doesn't know your award, enterprise agreement, contract, roster, or whether availability counts as working time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard standby allowance for on-call engineers in Australia?
Under modern awards, standby allowances range from $20 to $45 per day on standby, plus minimum 2-to-3 hour overtime callout rates for remote or on-site interventions.
How does unpaid after-hours availability reduce your effective hourly rate?
Requiring an engineer to stay sober, within 30 minutes of a laptop, and ready to respond across 60+ standby hours weekly can reduce effective earnings below statutory minimum wage.
Can an employee refuse unreasonable after-hours on-call rosters?
Under section 62 of the Fair Work Act and the Right to Disconnect laws, employees can refuse unreasonable additional hours taking into account personal circumstances and compensation.
How can I calculate the real value of my on-call commitment?
Input your salary, roster frequency, and average callout hours into our MSP On-Call Pain Calculator to see your true hourly earnings.
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