Overview
Shift Rate Trends is a LAL Pro feature that lets you see how hourly rates have changed in your area over time.
It provides a 60-day view of market shift rates so you can understand earning trends, compare locations, and choose when and where to work.
This guide explains how to access Shift Rate Trends, how the filters work, and what the chart shows.
Video Walkthrough
This video covers:
How to open Shift Rate Trends from Job Search
How the 60-day rate chart works
How to change location, radius, and days of the week
How to interpret rate ranges and trends
What Shift Rate Trends Shows You
Shift Rate Trends gives you a 60-day market view based on your selected area.
You’ll see:
A line chart showing how average shift rates have moved
The lowest and highest rates recorded over the last 60 days
Filters allowing you to refine your trends view
Insights that help you spot earning patterns
This helps you choose the best areas and times to work.
How to Access Shift Rate Trends
Open Search / Job Search.
Tap View Market Trends.
Shift Rate Trends automatically loads using your configured location.
You’ll see the 60-day chart and rate summary.
Available Filters (and what they do)
Shift Rate Trends allows you to refine your insight using three filters:
Location (Powered by Google Maps)
Tap the location field
Search any town or postcode
Trends regenerate instantly for the new area
Radius Filter
Adjust the distance (e.g., 5km → 15km)
Expands or narrows the data region
Days of the Week
Choose between:
All Week
Weekdays only
Weekends only
This helps you compare which days typically offer better rates.
Scrolling the Trend Chart
If additional data is available, you can scroll horizontally across the chart to view more rate history.
This allows you to explore how rates have moved over time — rising, falling, or staying stable.
Common Questions Locums Ask
Why can’t I see Shift Rate Trends?
This feature is exclusive to LAL Pro. Free users will see an option to upgrade.
Why is my location prefilled?
The report defaults to your configured working location, but you can change it anytime.
How far back does the data go?
Shift Rate Trends displays 60 days of rate history.
Does the radius affect the results?
Yes. A larger radius includes more shifts and may change the trend line.
Does this replace Shift Rate Intelligence?
No — Shift Rate Intelligence compares individual shifts to local market rates.
Shift Rate Trends shows overall rate movement across an area.
Key Takeaways
See how shift rates have changed over the last 60 days
Compare locations using Google Maps search
Adjust radius and day filters for deeper insight
Use trends to plan where and when to work
LAL Pro exclusive feature