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Enter your hours worked and hourly rate to find regular pay, overtime pay, and total pay.

Overtime Calculator

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Total pay
$950.00
Regular pay
$800.00
Overtime pay
$150.00
Default threshold and 1.5x rate follow common US overtime rules - check your local labor law and employer policy for your exact figures.

The formula

Regular pay = min(hours, threshold) x rate Overtime pay = max(hours - threshold, 0) x rate x multiplier Total pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay
Example

45 hours at $20/hr, 40-hour threshold, 1.5x overtime: regular = 40 x $20 = $800, overtime = 5 x $20 x 1.5 = $150, total = $950.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Enter total hours worked for the pay period.
  2. Enter your hourly rate, the overtime threshold, and the overtime multiplier (adjust if your situation differs from the defaults).
  3. Read your regular pay, overtime pay, and total.

Why the threshold and multiplier vary

The 40-hour weekly threshold and 1.5x ("time and a half") multiplier shown by default reflect common US federal overtime rules, but actual requirements vary by country, state or province, and sometimes by industry or union contract - some places use a daily threshold (like anything over 8 hours in a day) in addition to or instead of a weekly one, and some require double time for certain hours. Adjust both fields to match the actual rule that applies to your job.

Common mistakes

Applying the overtime multiplier to all hours worked instead of just the hours above the threshold - only the extra hours get the higher rate.
Using a daily threshold when your situation actually uses a weekly one, or vice versa - check which rule applies before comparing to your paycheck.

Frequently asked questions

Does this apply to salaried employees?

Many salaried employees are classified as "exempt" from overtime rules entirely, depending on their role, pay level, and local law - this calculator is built around hourly pay and doesn't determine exempt status.

What if my overtime rate is double time, not time and a half?

Change the multiplier field to 2 (or whatever rate actually applies) - the calculation updates instantly to match.

Can I use this for a daily overtime rule instead of weekly?

Yes - just enter a single day's hours and set the threshold to your daily limit (like 8) instead of a weekly total.

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