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Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay from hourly rate, hours, and overtime multiplier.
Result
Regular pay
$1,000.00
Overtime pay
$187.50
Estimated total gross pay
$1,187.50
How to use this calculator
What this calculator does
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay from hourly rate, hours, and overtime multiplier.
How to use it
Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier, then review the result, formula, example, and FAQs below. Try a few scenarios to see which inputs move the result most.
What the result means
Use the result as a direct calculation from the values you entered. If it looks off, check the inputs and formula shown on this page.
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Results are estimates for planning and education. Actual outcomes depend on tax rules, employer policies, contracts, deductions, benefits, local labour rules, commuting choices, and personal circumstances.
Scenario guidance
When to use this
Use this when estimating gross pay for a week or pay period that includes overtime hours.
Example scenario
An hourly worker wants to estimate gross pay after working 5 overtime hours before checking the official payslip.
Inputs that usually matter most
- Hourly rate, because both regular and overtime pay depend on it.
- Regular and overtime hours, which should match the period you are estimating.
- Overtime multiplier, because rules and contracts may use different multipliers.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not assume this determines overtime entitlement; eligibility and multipliers depend on contracts, employer policy, and local labour rules.
How to interpret the result
Use the result as a gross pay estimate before taxes and deductions, then compare with payroll rules, benefits, and actual payslip details.
Results are estimates and are not employment, tax, legal, payroll, or financial advice.
Formula
Regular pay multiplies hourly rate by regular hours. Overtime pay multiplies hourly rate, overtime multiplier, and overtime hours.
Example overtime pay
$25 per hour for 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at 1.5x gives $1,000 regular pay, $187.50 overtime pay, and $1,187.50 total gross pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this determine whether I am owed overtime?
No. Overtime eligibility depends on employment status, contract terms, employer policy, and local labour rules.
Is this before or after tax?
The result is gross pay before taxes, benefits, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
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