Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier to see your total earnings and how much of it comes from overtime.
- Regular Pay
- $800.00
- Overtime Pay
- $300.00
- Effective Overtime Rate
- $30.00
Overtime pay equals your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier (commonly 1.5x for "time and a half") for each overtime hour. This is a simplified estimate and does not account for taxes, bonuses, or jurisdiction-specific overtime rules.
What the Overtime Pay Calculator Does
This overtime pay calculator works out your total earnings for a pay period when some of your hours are paid at an overtime rate. You enter your regular hourly wage, the number of regular hours worked, the number of overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier. The tool returns your combined pay so you can check a paycheck, plan a budget, or confirm what an extra shift is actually worth.
It is useful for hourly employees, shift workers, freelancers billing overtime, and managers or payroll staff estimating labor costs. The most common multiplier is 1.5, known as time and a half, but the calculator accepts any value so you can model double time (2.0) or a custom contract rate.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Total pay is the sum of two parts: your regular hours paid at your standard rate, plus your overtime hours paid at the boosted rate. The formula is:
total = (hourly x regularHours) + (hourly x otMultiplier x overtimeHours)
The term hourly x otMultiplier is your overtime rate. With time and a half, you multiply your base wage by 1.5; with double time, you multiply by 2.0. Only the overtime hours receive the multiplier, while regular hours stay at the base rate.
Worked Example
Suppose you earn $20.00 per hour, work 40 regular hours, and put in 6 overtime hours at time and a half (1.5x).
- Regular pay: $20.00 x 40 = $800.00
- Overtime rate: $20.00 x 1.5 = $30.00 per hour
- Overtime pay: $30.00 x 6 = $180.00
- Total pay: $800.00 + $180.00 = $980.00
Time and a Half vs. Double Time
Time and a half (1.5x) is the most widely used overtime rate and is the federal minimum under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act for hours over 40 in a workweek for covered, non-exempt employees. Double time (2.0x) is less common federally but appears in many union contracts, holiday policies, and some state rules.
The multiplier you choose changes the result significantly. In the example above, switching from 1.5x to 2.0x raises overtime pay from $180.00 to $240.00, making the total $1,040.00 instead of $980.00. Always use the rate stated in your contract or local law.
Tips and Common Mistakes
Small input errors are the usual cause of a wrong total. Keep these points in mind:
- Do not double count: enter overtime hours only in the overtime field, not in regular hours, or you will pay for them twice.
- Overtime is usually based on hours worked, not paid time off. Vacation and sick hours often do not count toward the 40-hour threshold.
- This calculator shows gross pay. Taxes, benefits, and other deductions are not included, so your take-home will be lower.
- Overtime rules can vary by state and country. Some places require daily overtime (for example, over 8 hours in a day) rather than weekly.
- If you receive bonuses or shift differentials, your legal overtime rate may be based on a higher 'regular rate of pay,' not just your base wage.
Frequently asked questions
What is an overtime multiplier?
It is the factor applied to your normal hourly rate for overtime hours. A multiplier of 1.5 means 'time and a half' (150% of your rate), while 2.0 means 'double time'. The default is 1.5, which is the most common standard.
How is total pay calculated?
Total pay = (hourly rate x regular hours) + (hourly rate x overtime multiplier x overtime hours). Regular hours are paid at your normal rate, and overtime hours are paid at the boosted rate.
Does this include taxes or deductions?
No. This calculator shows gross pay before any taxes, insurance, or other deductions. Your take-home pay will be lower after withholdings.
What counts as overtime hours?
Overtime rules vary by country and employer. In many places, hours worked beyond a standard threshold (such as 40 per week) qualify for overtime. Enter only the hours that are paid at the overtime rate.