Overtime Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay and total gross pay from your hours and hourly rate.
How it works
Hours up to the threshold use your normal rate. Hours above it use the overtime multiplier.
About the Overtime Calculator
An overtime calculator estimates regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay when some hours are paid at a higher multiplier. You can choose the overtime threshold and multiplier to fit the estimate you need.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the total number of hours worked.
- Enter your hourly pay rate.
- Set the number of hours after which overtime begins.
- Set the overtime multiplier and review regular, overtime, and total gross pay.
How the calculation works
Hours up to the selected threshold are multiplied by the normal hourly rate. Hours above the threshold are multiplied by the hourly rate and the overtime multiplier, then both amounts are added together.
Example
At $22 per hour with 46 total hours, a 40-hour threshold, and a 1.5× multiplier, 40 hours are regular and 6 hours are overtime.
Things to keep in mind
- A 1.5× multiplier is a common overtime assumption, but rules vary.
- Some employers calculate overtime by day, shift, or other rules rather than only weekly hours.
- Gross pay is before taxes and other deductions.
- Use your employer's actual overtime policy for payroll decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
A simple overtime calculation multiplies overtime hours by the regular hourly rate and an overtime multiplier.
What is time-and-a-half?
Time-and-a-half means an overtime multiplier of 1.5 times the normal hourly rate.
Is overtime always after 40 hours?
Not necessarily. The applicable rule can depend on the employer, job, schedule, and jurisdiction.
Does overtime pay mean take-home pay?
No. The calculator estimates gross pay before taxes and other deductions.