Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours to see regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross — instantly in your browser.
Regular pay
$800.00
Overtime pay
$150.00
Double-time pay
$0.00
Total gross
$950.00
Overtime pay at common multipliers
| Multiplier | OT rate | OT pay (5h) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5× | $30.00 | $150.00 |
| 1.75× | $35.00 | $175.00 |
| 2× | $40.00 | $200.00 |
Effective hourly rate: $21.11/hour across all hours worked.
How to use Overtime Pay Calculator
This overtime pay calculator works out your total gross pay when some hours are paid at a higher rate. Enter your base hourly rate, regular hours and overtime hours, then choose a multiplier such as time-and-a-half (1.5×) or double time (2.0×). It instantly shows your regular pay, overtime pay, optional double-time pay and combined gross, plus a comparison of common multipliers so you can check exactly what each premium is worth.
- Enter your standard hourly pay rate.
- Add the number of regular hours worked in the period.
- Add your overtime hours and set the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5).
- Optionally add double-time hours with their own multiplier.
- Review regular pay, overtime pay and total gross for the period.
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How overtime pay is calculated
Overtime pay equals your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime premium multiplier, then by the number of overtime hours. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must earn at least time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some contracts or state laws add double time (2.0×) for holidays or very long shifts. This calculator keeps regular and premium hours separate so the total reflects each rate accurately.
| Multiplier | Name | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5× | Time and a half | Hours over 40 in a week |
| 1.75× | Custom premium | Some union contracts |
| 2.0× | Double time | Holidays, 7th consecutive day |
Federal vs state overtime rules
Federal law sets a weekly overtime threshold of 40 hours, but several states add daily overtime — for example, California requires time-and-a-half after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12. Exempt salaried employees may not qualify for overtime at all. Because the rules vary, always confirm your local law and your employment classification before relying on an estimate, and use this tool to model whichever multiplier applies to you.
Worked examples
Time and a half
Inputs: $20/hr · 40 reg · 5 OT @ 1.5×
Result: $800 + $150 = $950 gross
With double time
Inputs: add 2 hrs @ 2.0×
Result: +$80 → $1,030 gross
Glossary
- Overtime
- Hours worked beyond a legal or contractual threshold, paid at a premium rate.
- Time and a half
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
- Double time
- Overtime paid at 2.0 times the regular hourly rate.
- Non-exempt
- An employee entitled to overtime pay under labor law.
- Gross pay
- Total earnings before taxes and deductions.
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Why use Overtime Pay Calculator?
- Transparent formulas so you understand every calculation
- Supports multiple currencies and regional tax rules
- Saves you from spreadsheet errors with validated inputs
- Shareable results for discussions with advisors or partners
Common use cases
- Calculate how long to pay off a credit card balance
- Model different mortgage scenarios before house hunting
- Forecast investment growth with compound interest
- Break even analysis for a new product or service
- Compare net salary after tax across different countries
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