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Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate regular and overtime earnings with a configurable overtime multiplier. Your inputs stay in this browser.
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What this calculator measures
The calculator applies a configurable multiplier to overtime hours and adds regular pay. Eligibility and the legal regular-rate definition vary by jurisdiction.
Formula
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours x Hourly Rate x Multiplier; Total = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Inputs and variables
- Regular hours
- Enter the value used by this formula.
- Overtime hours
- Enter the value used by this formula.
- Regular hourly rate
- Enter the money amount used by this formula.
- Overtime multiplier
- Check the rate and eligibility rules in your jurisdiction.
How to use the calculator
- Choose a display currency when money fields are present.
- Enter values that cover the same period, scope, and currency.
- Review the result, formula, and worked example before using the estimate in a decision.
- Change one assumption at a time to understand what drives the result.
Worked example
- 140 regular and 5 overtime hours at $20 with a 1.5 multiplier.
- 2Regular pay is $800, overtime is $150, and total pay is $950.
How to interpret the result
Use the multiplier and qualifying hours required by the applicable contract and law.
Common mistakes and limits
- Assuming every worker qualifies, using the wrong regular rate, or overlooking daily overtime rules.
Frequently asked questions
Why is 1.5 the default?
It is a common time-and-a-half rate, but local rules control.
Does this calculate tax?
No. It returns gross pay.
Are weekends automatically overtime?
Not everywhere; eligibility depends on applicable rules.