How to use the Overtime Pay Calculator
- Enter your normal hourly rate.
- Enter the regular hours you worked.
- Enter the overtime hours and the multiplier your employer pays.
- Read your overtime rate, overtime pay and total pay.
Formula used
Overtime rate = hourly rate × multiplier. Total pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × overtime rate.
Worked example
Here is the Overtime Pay Calculator worked through with the example values shown above, so you can check each step by hand.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $20 |
| Regular hours | 40 |
| Overtime hours | 8 |
| Overtime multiplier | 1.5 × |
| Result | |
| Total pay | $1,040.00 |
| Regular pay | $800.00 |
| Overtime pay | $240.00 |
| Overtime hourly rate | $30.00 |
Pay at different overtime hours
For the default 20 per hour, 40 regular hours and time and a half.
| Overtime hours | Overtime pay | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $0.00 | $800.00 |
| 2 | $60.00 | $860.00 |
| 5 | $150.00 | $950.00 |
| 8 | $240.00 | $1,040.00 |
| 10 | $300.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 15 | $450.00 | $1,250.00 |
How overtime is calculated
The overtime rate is your hourly rate times the multiplier. At $20 an hour with time and a half (1.5), the overtime rate is $30. Eight overtime hours earn $240, and with $800 for 40 regular hours your total pay is $1,040.
Without any overtime, the same week pays $800. Overtime adds $240 here, which is more than the $160 the same hours would pay at the normal rate.
Time and a half, double time and other multipliers
Common multipliers are 1.25, 1.5 (time and a half) and 2 (double time). With double time, the same 8 overtime hours earn $320 and the total rises to $1,120.
Which multiplier applies depends on your country, state, industry and contract. Some employers pay a higher rate for weekends, public holidays or nights, and some use daily thresholds rather than weekly ones.
Know your rules
Overtime law differs widely. In the United States the federal rule requires time and a half over 40 hours a week for most non-exempt employees, and some states add daily limits. Other countries set their own thresholds and premiums, and salaried or senior staff may be exempt.
This tool does the arithmetic only. For what you are entitled to, check your contract, your local labour law or your employer.
Planning extra hours
Use the table above to see how pay grows with each extra hour. If you earn a salary and want the hourly equivalent, the salary to hourly calculator on this site helps.
Remember that pay shown is gross. Overtime is taxed as income, and in some systems the extra income can push part of your pay into a higher tax band for that period.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At 20 an hour, time and a half is 30 an hour.
What is double time?
An overtime rate of 2 times your normal hourly rate, sometimes paid for holidays or long shifts.
Does overtime apply after 40 hours?
In many places, yes, for a weekly limit, but it varies by country, state and contract. Enter your own regular and overtime hours.
Is the total before tax?
Yes. Amounts are gross, before income tax and other deductions.
Can I use a decimal multiplier?
Yes. Enter any multiplier from 1 to 5, such as 1.25 or 1.75.
How do I convert a salary to an hourly rate?
Divide the annual salary by the number of hours worked in a year, or use the salary to hourly calculator on this site.
This calculator gives estimates for information only. Actual figures from a bank, employer, tax authority or doctor may differ. It is not financial, tax, legal or medical advice.