Overtime Pay Calculator
Work out your overtime pay and total paycheck from your hourly rate.
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About this calculator
An overtime calculator turns your hourly rate and hours worked into the exact gross pay you should expect, separating your regular earnings from the premium you earn on overtime hours. It is the quickest way to check a paycheck, plan a busy week, or confirm that an employer has applied the right rate to the extra hours you put in.
The math is deliberately simple and fully transparent. Regular pay is your hourly rate multiplied by your regular hours. Overtime pay is your hourly rate multiplied by an overtime multiplier — 1.5 for standard "time and a half" or 2.0 for "double time" — multiplied by the number of overtime hours. Adding the two together gives your total gross pay before tax and deductions.
Because both the multiplier and the regular-hours threshold are editable, the tool adapts to whatever your contract or local rules specify. In the United States, federal law under the FLSA requires at least 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, but many jurisdictions, unions and employers set higher premiums or daily thresholds, so you can match the exact terms that apply to you.
Every figure here comes from the numbers you enter — nothing about your job or location is assumed. The result is gross pay, so your actual take-home will be lower once income tax and other withholdings are applied. To see your net amount, run the total through a take-home pay calculator for your country or state.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay equals your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5) multiplied by your overtime hours. Add that to your regular pay (rate × regular hours) for total gross earnings.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. So a $20/hour rate becomes $30/hour for each overtime hour worked.
When does overtime start?
In the US, federal FLSA rules require overtime beyond 40 hours in a workweek, but some states, contracts or countries use daily thresholds or different limits. Set the regular-hours field to match your own rules.
Is this my take-home overtime pay?
No. This shows gross pay before tax and deductions. Your net overtime pay will be lower after income tax and other withholdings — use a take-home pay calculator to estimate that.
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⚠️ Estimates show gross pay based on your inputs only and are not payroll or legal advice. Overtime rules vary by country, state and contract — confirm the rate and threshold that apply to you.