Overtime Calculator

What is overtime pay?

An overtime pay calculator estimates what you earn for extra hours at an overtime rate. Enter your regular hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier to see estimated overtime pay and total gross pay for the week.

The formula is overtime pay = regular rate × multiplier × overtime hours. For example, at a $22 hourly rate and a 1.5x multiplier, the overtime rate is $33 an hour. Gross pay is earnings before taxes and other paycheck deductions.

Why overtime pay matters

For employees, the estimate helps you check whether your pay matches your recorded hours and the overtime rate that applies to you. It can also help you decide whether taking an extra shift fits your budget, after accounting for deductions that this calculator does not estimate.

For employers, overtime affects payroll costs and staffing decisions. Comparing overtime pay with the cost of changing schedules, hiring, or adjusting shift coverage can help you plan. The federal rule in the supplied formula sets 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek; overtime eligibility and pay can depend on your circumstances. Check applicable requirements with the U.S. Department of Labor or a qualified professional.

How to use this overtime pay calculator

1. Enter your regular hourly rate, before deductions.
2. Enter the number of regular hours worked in the week.
3. Enter your overtime hours for that same workweek.
4. Choose the overtime multiplier that applies, such as time and a half (1.5x) or double time.
5. Review the gross pay total, overtime rate, and separate regular and overtime pay amounts. Compare the estimate with your time records and pay statement.

Overtime calculator example

How to read your overtime pay result

Regular pay is your regular rate multiplied by your regular hours. Overtime pay uses the overtime rate and overtime hours. Total gross pay adds those amounts together; it is not your take-home pay.

The overtime premium portion separates the additional amount above regular-rate pay for the overtime hours. In the example, the overtime rate is $33.00 and the regular rate is $22, so the premium is $11 per overtime hour. Check your employer’s records and the rules that apply before treating an estimate as a final payroll calculation. For questions about how overtime affects your taxes, confirm with a qualified tax professional.

How to improve your overtime pay estimate

1. 01

   Use accurate time records

   Compare your timecard with your schedule and pay statement. Include all hours worked in the workweek, and correct missing or misclassified hours through your employer’s payroll process.

2. 02

   Confirm the rate and multiplier

   Check your pay terms and the overtime rate that applies to your role. If you manage payroll, verify employee rates and approved hours before processing pay.

3. 03

   Plan shifts around payroll costs

   If you manage a team, review where overtime is recurring. Consider changing shift coverage or start times before approving extra hours. If you are an employee, ask about available shifts or a rate review rather than assuming extra hours will always be offered.

Common overtime calculator mistakes

• Mixing hours from different workweeks

  Use hours from the same workweek. Do not combine hours across separate weeks when estimating overtime.

• Treating gross pay as take-home pay

  The result is before taxes and deductions. Your deposit may be lower after payroll withholding and other deductions.

• Assuming the calculator decides eligibility

  This tool estimates pay from the inputs you provide. It does not determine whether you qualify for overtime or resolve every workplace pay rule.

The overtime pay formula

Key terms

Gross pay

Pay before taxes and other paycheck deductions.

Overtime rate

The hourly rate used to calculate pay for overtime hours.

Overtime premium portion

The amount above regular-rate pay for the overtime hours.