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Overtime Calculator

Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total pay using your hourly rate, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier.

Inputs
Enter your period totals (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).
Results
Breakdown for regular + overtime compensation.

Total Pay

$4,450.00

Regular Pay

$4,000.00

Overtime Pay

$450.00

Overtime Hourly Rate

$37.50

Multiplier

1.50x

Overtime Pay Formulas

Overtime Hourly Pay = Regular Hourly Pay × Multiplier

Overtime Pay = Overtime Hourly Pay × Overtime Hours

Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay

Common policy is time-and-a-half (1.5x), but this can vary by employer and local labor law.

How to Calculate Overtime Pay
4-step method with clear inputs and outputs.
1

Set your regular baseline

Enter regular work hours and regular hourly pay for one period (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).

2

Enter overtime volume

Input overtime hours worked in the same period. Keep the time unit consistent.

3

Apply the overtime multiplier

Use 1.5x for time-and-a-half or your contract-specific multiplier like 2.0x.

4

Review total pay breakdown

See overtime hourly rate, overtime pay, regular pay, and total gross pay instantly.

Overtime Rules at a Glance
Common payroll concepts users usually ask about.

Overtime definition

Hours worked beyond regular schedule thresholds set by contract or labor law.

Time-and-a-half

Most common multiplier is 1.5x regular hourly pay for eligible overtime hours.

Gross vs net pay

This page estimates gross overtime earnings; taxes and deductions are calculated separately.

Worked Overtime Examples
Three realistic scenarios for quick reference.

Example A: Standard overtime

$20/hr, 10 overtime hours, 1.5x → overtime pay = $300

Example B: No overtime period

$28/hr, 0 overtime hours, 1.5x → overtime pay = $0

Example C: High overtime load

$32/hr, 24 overtime hours, 2.0x → overtime pay = $1,536

Overtime Calculator FAQ
Expanded answers for payroll, multipliers, and interpretation.

Need related tools? See Salary After Tax Calculator and Work Days Calculator.