Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay from hourly rate, overtime hours, and a configurable overtime multiplier.
Quick answer
Overtime Calculator helps estimate the result from your inputs in the browser. Use the output as a planning number, then compare it with your records, provider terms, or official guidance before making a final decision.
Overtime eligibility and multipliers vary by jurisdiction, contract, union rules, and employee classification.
Calculator
Results update as you type
Total gross pay
Overtime is being paid at 1.5× the base rate, which produces $225.00 of extra gross pay in this example.
Formula
The math behind the result
overtime rate = hourly rate × multiplier
gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay
How it works
A clean flow from input to answer
- 1Enter base hourly pay, regular hours, overtime hours, and the multiplier.
- 2Review the overtime rate, overtime pay, and total gross pay.
- 3Use the estimate for planning, payroll review, or invoice cross-checks.
FAQ
Common questions
Is 1.5× always the right multiplier?
No. Many teams use 1.5× (time-and-a-half), but local labor law, contract terms, or award rules may differ, and some hours attract double time. Set the multiplier to match the rule that applies to you.
Does this tool decide eligibility?
No. It only calculates pay once you know the hours and multiplier that apply. Whether you are entitled to overtime depends on your employment status and local rules.
When does overtime usually start?
In the US, non-exempt employees generally earn overtime beyond 40 hours in a week under the Fair Labor Standards Act; some states add daily thresholds. Other countries set their own limits, so confirm the trigger for your location.
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, then multiply by the number of overtime hours. Add that to your regular pay for the total. The calculator shows each part so you can check it.
Check the overtime rule before calculating the pay
The calculator multiplies eligible overtime hours by the selected premium. At $24 per hour, eight hours at 1.5x produce a $36 overtime rate and $288 of overtime pay. Regular pay and premium pay are then combined into the gross result before withholding or deductions.
The difficult input is eligibility, not multiplication. Weekly thresholds, daily thresholds, averaging agreements, holidays, union contracts, salaried status, and exempt classifications vary by jurisdiction. Confirm which hours qualify and whether the multiplier applies to the base rate or a broader regular-rate definition.
Payroll periods can hide mistakes. A two-week cheque does not necessarily allow an employer to average a 50-hour week against a 30-hour week. Record the dates and hours that belong to each legally relevant workweek, then compare the calculator breakdown with the payslip.
Bonuses, shift premiums, commissions, and paid leave can affect the regular rate in some systems. This tool accepts the hourly rate and multiplier you provide; it does not decide employment status or legal entitlement. Escalate discrepancies to payroll or qualified local advice with time records attached.