Overtime Pay Calculator
Find your overtime and total pay for a period.
Default 40
1.5 = time and a half
Results update as you type.
How it works
Overtime is usually paid at a premium rate, and this calculator finds your overtime pay and total pay for a period. You enter your hourly rate, the regular hours worked, the overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier, and it returns the overtime pay and the combined total. Overtime pay is your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier and by the overtime hours. The most common multiplier is 1.5, known as time and a half, which many jurisdictions require for hours worked beyond a standard week, often 40 hours; some situations, such as holidays, pay double time at a multiplier of 2. Total pay simply adds your regular earnings, the rate times your regular hours, to the overtime pay. This helps workers verify their paychecks, understand how much extra a shift of overtime is worth, and plan their income, and it helps small employers estimate labor costs. Rules on when overtime applies and at what rate vary by country, state, and job classification, and some workers are exempt from overtime entirely, so check your local labor laws and employment terms. This calculator handles the arithmetic once you know your rate and the applicable multiplier. Enter your hourly rate, hours, and multiplier to compute your overtime and total pay.
Overtime pay = rate × multiplier × overtime hours
Overtime pay multiplies your hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, commonly 1.5 for time and a half, and by the number of overtime hours worked. Total pay adds your regular pay, the hourly rate times regular hours, to that overtime pay. The multiplier reflects the premium employers pay for hours beyond the standard workweek.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your values
Enter hourly rate and overtime hours.
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Adjust the options
Adjust regular hours and overtime multiplier if they apply — sensible defaults are already set.
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Read your result
Overtime pay updates instantly as you type — no button to press.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your hourly rate by the overtime multiplier and by the number of overtime hours. At 20 dollars an hour, 10 overtime hours at time and a half is 20 times 1.5 times 10, or 300 dollars. Add your regular pay for the total. The calculator does both when you enter your rate, hours, and multiplier.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. It is the most common overtime premium and is legally required in many places for hours worked beyond the standard workweek. Enter a multiplier of 1.5 for time and a half, or 2 for double time on certain holidays or conditions.
When does overtime pay apply?
In many jurisdictions, overtime applies to hours worked beyond 40 in a week, though some use a daily threshold or different limits. Rules vary widely by country, state, industry, and job type, and some salaried or exempt employees do not receive overtime at all. Check your local labor laws and employment contract for the specifics.
What multiplier should I use?
Use the multiplier your employer or local law specifies. Time and a half, a multiplier of 1.5, is the most common for standard overtime. Double time, a multiplier of 2, sometimes applies to holidays, very long shifts, or hours beyond a higher threshold. Enter whichever rate applies to your situation for an accurate result.
Does this account for taxes?
No, this calculator shows gross overtime and total pay before any deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after income tax, social contributions, and other withholdings, which depend on your location and circumstances. Use a paycheck calculator that includes taxes to estimate net pay from these gross figures.