Overtime Pay Calculator - Regular, OT & Total Earnings
Calculate total pay from regular and overtime hours at your hourly rate. Uses a configurable overtime multiplier (default 1.5× for time-and-a-half) and shows regular pay, overtime pay, and your effective hourly rate.
Work Hours
Regular and overtime hours with your hourly rate.
1.5 = time-and-a-half (US standard)
Pay Breakdown
Regular + overtime earnings.
Total Pay
$1,187.50
45 total hours · effective $26.39/hr
Methodology and limitations
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Methodology
Calculates regular pay and overtime pay (hours × rate × multiplier) and sums for total gross pay.
Limitations
Overtime eligibility and rates vary by jurisdiction and job classification.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Calculate total pay from regular and overtime hours at your hourly rate. Uses a configurable overtime multiplier (default 1.5× for time-and-a-half) and shows regular pay, overtime pay, and your effective hourly rate.
Method used
The calculator computes regular pay for standard hours, multiplies overtime hours by the hourly rate and overtime multiplier (default 1.5×), and sums for total gross pay and effective hourly rate.
OT pay = OT hours × hourly rate × multiplier; total = regular pay + OT pay
Practical example
At $25/hour with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours at 1.5×, regular pay is $1,000, overtime is $375, and total gross is $1,375 (effective $27.50/hour across 50 hours).
- Hourly rate
- Regular hours and overtime hours
- Overtime multiplier (default 1.5)
The result shows regular pay, overtime pay, total gross, and effective hourly rate.
Assumptions
- Overtime multiplier defaults to 1.5× (time and a half).
- All hours are paid in the same pay period.
- Rate is gross before taxes.
What this includes
- Regular pay, overtime pay, total gross, effective hourly rate, and custom OT multiplier.
What this excludes
- Double-time rules, union contracts, exempt salaried classification, state-specific daily OT thresholds, and holiday premium pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Regular pay equals regular hours times your hourly rate. Overtime pay equals overtime hours times hourly rate times the overtime multiplier. Total pay sums both parts, and the effective rate divides total pay by all hours worked. Enter hours exactly as your timesheet classifies them under local rules.
What is time-and-a-half?
Time-and-a-half means overtime hours are paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. At $20 per hour, overtime is $30 per hour. That multiplier is common under US federal rules for many non-exempt workers, though state rules and union contracts can differ. Confirm eligibility before assuming OT applies.
Can I change the overtime multiplier?
Yes. Enter any multiplier above 1.0. Some employers pay double time (2.0×) on holidays or after a daily OT threshold. Custom multipliers let you model those policies. Always verify the written policy—payroll mistakes often come from using the wrong multiplier for Sunday or holiday codes.
What is the effective hourly rate?
Effective hourly rate equals total pay divided by total hours (regular plus overtime). It shows your blended average earnings when some hours pay more than base rate. Comparing effective rates across schedules helps evaluate whether extra OT hours are worth the time for your goals.
Does this apply to all workers?
Overtime eligibility varies by country, state, and job classification. Many exempt salaried employees do not receive overtime under US rules. Confirm classification, thresholds, and rates with your employer or local labor authority. This calculator estimates math only—it is not legal advice about wage-and-hour compliance.