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Overtime Calculator

Use this overtime calculator to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, total gross pay, and overtime rate before taxes and deductions.

Planning estimate

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Overtime pay

Gross pay$1,144.00

48 paid hours before taxes and deductions.

Overtime pay$264.00

$33.00 overtime rate.

Regular pay$880.00

Hourly rate multiplied by regular hours.

Use this as a planning estimate. Taxes, fees, rates, account terms, provider policies, local rules, and timing can change real-world results.

Formula

Overtime pay formula

Overtime pay = hourly rate x overtime multiplier x overtime hours; gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay

A common overtime multiplier is 1.5 for time-and-a-half, but rules vary by location, employer, and worker classification.

How to use

Steps

  1. Enter your base hourly rate.
  2. Enter regular hours paid at the base rate.
  3. Enter overtime hours paid at the overtime multiplier.
  4. Adjust the multiplier for time-and-a-half, double time, or another policy.

Example

Sample calculation

Hourly rate$22
Regular hours40
Overtime hours8
Overtime pay$264

Calculator use

Best for

  • Estimating pay, rates, PTO, overtime, raise impact, or contractor pricing before a work decision.
  • Comparing hourly, salary, day-rate, billable-hour, and pay-period assumptions in one visible calculation.

Before relying on it

Check first

  • Confusing gross pay, taxable pay, take-home pay, billable revenue, and employer cost.
  • Leaving out benefits, unpaid time, overtime eligibility, local taxes, payroll settings, expenses, or non-billable hours.
  • Using a planning estimate as an official payroll, tax, HR, or legal wage calculation.

Details

What to know before using the result

Multiplier1.5x is only a common input

The calculator lets you enter any multiplier. Actual overtime eligibility and multiplier rules can depend on worker classification, location, and employer policy.

Hours splitRegular vs overtime

Enter only the hours that should be paid at each rate. The calculator does not decide which hours legally qualify as overtime.

Pay scopeGross pay before deductions

The result excludes payroll withholding, benefits, shift differentials, bonuses, and local payroll rules.

Source notes

References used for this calculator

Legal Information InstituteReprints 29 CFR 778.101, which summarizes the federal overtime pay standard for covered nonexempt employees.Legal Information InstituteReprints 29 U.S. Code 207, the federal statute covering maximum hours and overtime compensation.

Benchmarks

How to read the result

1.5x: Time-and-a-half.

Common overtime multiplier for many hourly jobs.

2x: Double time.

Sometimes used for holidays, special shifts, or local overtime rules.

Before deductions: Gross estimate.

Taxes, benefits, and payroll deductions can reduce take-home pay.

Calculator accuracy

Methodology and assumptions

Formula, inputs, limitations and review record
Formula

Overtime pay = hourly rate x overtime multiplier x overtime hours; gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay

Inputs used

Hourly rate, Regular hours, Overtime hours, Multiplier

Limitations

Money results are planning estimates. Actual taxes, account terms, rates, fees, timing, local rules, and provider policies can change the real-world result.

Review record

Catalog QA baseline on June 6, 2026. This date marks the catalog-wide automated and editorial QA baseline, not a tool-specific expert review.

Cite this page

Toolkit Shelf. Overtime Calculator. https://toolkitshelf.com/tools/overtime-calculator

FAQ

Common questions

How do I calculate overtime pay?

Multiply hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, then multiply by overtime hours.

What does time-and-a-half mean?

Time-and-a-half means the overtime rate is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

Does this calculate taxes?

No. This calculator estimates gross pay before taxes and deductions.