Overtime Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross earnings using the hours and multiplier that apply to you. No tax calculation is included.
How overtime pay is calculated
This calculator keeps regular and overtime hours separate. It multiplies regular hours by the base rate, then applies your chosen multiplier only to overtime hours.
Overtime pay formula
Regular pay = regular hours × hourly rate
Overtime rate = hourly rate × multiplier
Overtime pay = overtime hours × overtime rate
Gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay
Overtime calculation example
At $20 per hour, 40 regular hours produce $800. Five overtime hours at 1.5× use a $30 overtime rate and produce $150. Estimated gross pay is $950 before taxes and deductions.
How the multiplier changes pay
| Base rate | Multiplier | Overtime rate | Pay for 5 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | 1.0× | $20.00 | $100.00 |
| $20.00 | 1.5× | $30.00 | $150.00 |
| $20.00 | 2.0× | $40.00 | $200.00 |
The multiplier changes only the overtime portion in this calculator. Regular hours continue to use the base rate.
What this estimate does not include
The calculator does not determine legal eligibility, choose an overtime threshold, calculate taxes, or account for bonuses and blended rates. Use the hours and multiplier supplied by your employer or applicable rules. The overtime-pay guide explains when this simple formula may be insufficient.
Common overtime questions
What does 1.5× overtime mean?
Time-and-a-half pays each overtime hour at one and a half times the entered hourly rate.
What is double time?
Double time uses a 2× multiplier, so each entered overtime hour is paid at twice the base hourly rate.
Does overtime always start after 40 hours?
No. Eligibility, thresholds, and rates vary by jurisdiction, employer, agreement, and worker classification. Enter hours already classified as regular or overtime.
Does this calculator include taxes or deductions?
No. It estimates gross regular and overtime pay before taxes, benefits, garnishments, or other payroll adjustments.
Can a bonus change the overtime rate?
Sometimes. The simple calculator does not incorporate bonuses, commissions, multiple rates, or blended-rate rules. Verify the correct regular rate before calculating.