Overtime Pay Calculator
Overtime pay is the additional compensation employees receive for working beyond their standard scheduled hours. In many jurisdictions, overtime is legally required at a minimum rate of 1.5× (time-and-a-half) the regular hourly rate, though employers may offer double-time (2×) or other multipliers for holidays or special shifts.
This calculator instantly breaks down your paycheck into regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross earnings. Simply enter your hourly rate, the number of regular and overtime hours worked, choose your overtime multiplier, and select your currency — the results update in real time so you can plan your earnings accurately.
How it works
Regular Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours. Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours. Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay.
Use cases
- Verifying a paycheck before payday to catch calculation errors
- Negotiating overtime rates with an employer or union
- Planning personal monthly budgets when work schedules vary
- Comparing job offers that differ in base rate vs. overtime opportunities
- Calculating freelance or contractor gross income for tax estimation
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your hourly rate by the overtime multiplier and then by the number of overtime hours worked. For example, at $20 per hour with a 1.5× multiplier and 10 overtime hours, overtime pay is 20 × 1.5 × 10 = $300. This calculator adds that to your regular pay to show total gross earnings.
What is time-and-a-half pay?
Time-and-a-half means your overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. So a worker earning $20 an hour receives $30 for each overtime hour. It is the most common legally required overtime rate in many jurisdictions.
How much is double-time pay?
Double-time pays 2 times your regular hourly rate for qualifying hours, so $20 an hour becomes $40 an hour. Employers often apply it to holidays, weekends, or hours beyond a certain daily threshold, though the exact rules depend on your contract and local law.
Is overtime calculated on gross or net pay?
Overtime is calculated on your gross hourly rate, before taxes and deductions. This calculator shows gross regular pay, gross overtime pay, and total gross earnings; the actual amount deposited in your account will be lower after payroll taxes and other withholdings.
How is total gross pay calculated with overtime?
Total gross pay equals regular pay plus overtime pay. Regular pay is your hourly rate times your regular hours, and overtime pay is your hourly rate times the multiplier times your overtime hours. Adding the two gives the gross amount before any deductions.