What overtime multiplier should I use?
Use the multiplier that applies to your situation. A common example is 1.5x, but rules can vary by location, employer, and job type.
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Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings for longer workweeks.
Use this calculator to estimate regular earnings, overtime earnings, and total gross pay for a work period with extra hours.
Regular pay
$1,200.00
Overtime pay
$225.00
Total estimated pay
$1,425.00
These results are educational estimates only. Actual paychecks can vary based on payroll rules, taxes, benefits, deductions, and local law.
How this calculator works
Enter your regular hourly rate before taxes and deductions.
Add regular hours, overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier that applies to the scenario.
The calculator estimates regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay for the work period.
Formula
Overtime pay is the hourly rate multiplied by an overtime multiplier and overtime hours.
- Regular pay = hourly rate x regular hours
- Overtime pay = hourly rate x overtime multiplier x overtime hours
- Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay
Examples
| Hourly rate | Regular hours | Overtime hours | Total estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | 40 | 5 | $950 |
| $25.00 | 40 | 8 | $1,300 |
| $30.00 | 35 | 6 | $1,320 |
When to use this calculator
- Estimating pay for a week with extra hours.
- Comparing the value of optional overtime shifts.
- Planning gross income before a busy season or schedule change.
- Checking how different overtime multipliers affect total pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculator decide if I legally qualify for overtime?
No. It only estimates pay from the numbers you enter. Overtime eligibility depends on laws, classifications, and employer policies.
Are taxes included in overtime pay results?
No. Results are gross pay estimates before taxes, benefits, and payroll deductions.
Can I use this for daily overtime?
Yes, if you enter the regular and overtime hours for the period you want to estimate. Confirm daily overtime rules separately.
Why is overtime pay higher than regular pay?
Overtime pay applies the multiplier to the base hourly rate, so 1.5x overtime pays one and a half times the regular rate.
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