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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.

Last reviewed June 6, 2026Source note includedPlanning estimateNo expert review claimed

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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.

Quick answer

Overtime Calculator: what it calculates

Overtime Calculator calculates overtime pay from hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and multiplier. The visible formula is Overtime pay = hourly rate x overtime multiplier x overtime hours; gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay.

ResultOvertime pay
InputsHourly rate, Regular hours, Overtime hours, Multiplier
FormulaOvertime pay formula

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

  • Use this overtime calculator to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, total gross pay, and overtime rate before taxes and deductions.
  • 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.
  • Preparing a planning number before checking payroll settings, benefits, taxes, contracts, or local labor rules.

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

These notes make the assumptions explicit, especially where the same search query can mean slightly different things.

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.

Benchmarks

How to read the result

The calculator is a decision aid, not a fixed rule. Use the output to compare scenarios and document your assumptions. Benchmark ranges are broad planning heuristics unless this page names a specific source for the range.

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

The formula, inputs, example, and limitations are shown so the result is checkable, not just a number in a box.

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.

Last reviewed

June 6, 2026

Cite this page

Toolkit Shelf. Overtime Calculator. Last reviewed June 6, 2026. 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.

Is this a final financial decision?

No. Use it for planning and comparison. Real decisions can change after exact rates, balances, fees, taxes, account terms, timing, and personal details are verified.

Why do finance calculators show assumptions?

Small changes in rates, payment timing, taxes, fees, balances, or income can materially change the result, so the assumptions need to stay visible.

Why might another calculator show a different output?

Different tools may use different rounding, assumptions, default rates, methods, formulas, or input timing. Compare the visible method and inputs before relying on the output.