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    Overtime Pay Calculator

    Calculate overtime pay with time and a half or double time. Enter your hourly rate, total hours worked, and regular weekly hours (e.g. 40).

    Your numbers
    Hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier.
    Results
    Regular pay, overtime pay, and total.
    Regular hours
    40.0 hr
    Overtime hours
    5.0 hr
    Regular pay
    $1000.00
    Overtime pay
    $187.50
    Total pay
    $1187.50
    Effective hourly rate
    $26.39

    All calculations run in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

    What this overtime pay calculator does

    This overtime pay calculator helps you estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly earnings based on your hourly rate and overtime multiplier. It is built for quick checks when you want to confirm time-and-a-half or double-time calculations without opening a spreadsheet.

    How to use this tool

    1. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked.
    2. Set the regular weekly hours before overtime begins.
    3. Choose the overtime multiplier, such as 1.5× or 2×.
    4. Review regular pay, overtime pay, total pay, and effective hourly rate.

    Why use this tool

    • Check whether a paycheck estimate makes sense before payday.
    • Compare time-and-a-half and double-time scenarios quickly.
    • Estimate how overtime changes your effective hourly earnings.
    • Pair overtime calculations with the time worth calculator or tax savings planner.

    Common use cases

    • Estimate weekly pay after a busy shift schedule.
    • Check whether a weekend or holiday rate changes take-home pay meaningfully.
    • Compare overtime-heavy weeks with a normal schedule.
    • Save a quick summary with the text to PDF converter if you need to share the numbers.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is overtime taxed differently?

    Overtime is taxed at the same rate as regular income, but because it increases total earnings, you may move into a higher tax bracket temporarily.

    Does salary include overtime?

    Some salaried positions are exempt from overtime laws. Hourly employees usually qualify.

    Can overtime be mandatory?

    Depending on employment contracts and local laws, employers may require overtime.

    How do I calculate overtime per day instead of weekly?

    If overtime applies after 8 hours per day: Overtime Hours = Daily Hours – 8. Use the same multiplier formula.

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