Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay using your own overtime threshold and multiplier.
How to use the overtime pay calculator
Enter the hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator starts with a 40-hour threshold and a 1.5x multiplier, but you can edit both assumptions before reviewing the estimate.
Overtime pay formula
Total gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay
Regular pay uses regular hours multiplied by the hourly rate. Overtime pay uses overtime hours multiplied by the hourly rate and overtime multiplier.
How overtime hours are calculated
Regular hours are the smaller of total hours and the threshold. Hours above the threshold become overtime hours. If total hours stay below the threshold, overtime hours are zero.
How overtime multipliers work
The multiplier changes the overtime rate. For example, a $20 hourly rate with a 1.5x multiplier gives a $30 overtime rate. The calculator does not decide which multiplier applies to your job.
Worked examples
At $20 per hour for 45 hours, with a 40-hour threshold and 1.5x multiplier, regular pay is $800, overtime pay is $150, and total gross pay is $950.
At $25 per hour for 38 hours, all hours are regular hours, so total gross pay is $950. At $30 per hour for 50 hours with a 2x multiplier, total gross pay is $1,800.
Important note
This calculator makes mathematical estimates only. Overtime rules can vary by jurisdiction, employer, agreement, job classification, and work arrangement. It does not determine legal eligibility or replace payroll records, authoritative guidance, or professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 40-hour default mean?
It is a convenient starting assumption for the math, not a universal legal rule. Edit the threshold to match the situation you are estimating.
Can I use a multiplier other than 1.5?
Yes. Enter any positive multiplier supported by your situation, such as 2 for double time. The calculator applies it only to overtime hours.
Does this calculate taxes or take-home pay?
No. The result is gross mathematical pay before taxes, deductions, benefits, or other payroll adjustments.