Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate total pay including overtime premium from your regular wage, regular hours, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier.
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Standard US overtime rate is 1.5x (time-and-a-half)
Results
Total Pay
$950.00
Regular Pay
$800.00
Overtime Rate
$30.00 / hr
Overtime Pay
$150.00
How the Overtime Pay Calculator Works
Enter your regular hourly wage, the number of regular hours worked, the number of overtime hours worked, and the overtime multiplier your employer pays (commonly 1.5x, known as "time-and-a-half"). Regular pay is your wage times regular hours. Overtime pay is your wage times the multiplier, times overtime hours. Total pay is the sum of both.
Example
At a $20/hr wage with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at 1.5x, regular pay is 20 × 40 = $800, the overtime rate is 20 × 1.5 = $30/hr, and overtime pay is 30 × 5 = $150 — for a total of $950.
Common Use Cases
- Checking a paycheck to confirm overtime was calculated correctly.
- Estimating take-home pay before agreeing to work extra hours or a shift.
- Comparing pay under different overtime multipliers (1.5x vs. 2x "double time").
- Budgeting for payroll costs when scheduling overtime for hourly staff.
FAQs
What is the standard overtime multiplier?
In the US, federal law generally requires 1.5x pay ("time-and-a-half") for hours worked over 40 in a week for non-exempt employees. Some employers, states, or union contracts pay 2x ("double time") for certain hours, like holidays — adjust the multiplier field to match your situation.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
No — this calculates gross pay before taxes and other deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after income tax, payroll tax, and any other withholdings are applied.
What counts as overtime hours?
This varies by jurisdiction and employer policy, but it's typically hours worked beyond 40 in a week (or beyond 8 in a day in some places). Check your local labor laws or employment contract for the exact threshold that applies to you.