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Overtime Calculator

Enter hours worked and your wage to separate regular and overtime pay instantly.

Overtime pay

Calculate overtime pay

Estimated gross pay$1,255.63
Overtime pay$275.63
Regular40.00 hrs · $980.00
Overtime7.50 hrs · $275.63

How the overtime calculation works

The calculator first divides your hours into regular and overtime buckets using the threshold you enter. Regular pay is regular hours multiplied by the hourly wage. Overtime pay is overtime hours multiplied by the hourly wage and the overtime multiplier. With 47.5 hours at $24.50 per hour, a 40-hour threshold, and a 1.5× multiplier, the first 40 hours are paid at the base rate and the remaining 7.5 hours are paid at the overtime rate. That makes it easy to see exactly where the premium pay comes from.

Why the threshold is editable

Forty hours and time-and-a-half are common inputs, but they are not universal. Some workers may be exempt from overtime, some jurisdictions have daily overtime rules, and contracts can use different premium rates. This tool does not decide which rule applies to you; it lets you enter the threshold and multiplier you want to calculate so the arithmetic stays transparent.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime pay calculated?

The calculator multiplies overtime hours by your hourly wage and the overtime multiplier you enter. A common multiplier is 1.5×, but rules vary.

Does everyone receive overtime after 40 hours?

No. Overtime eligibility and thresholds depend on applicable law, location, industry, and worker classification. Enter the threshold that applies to your situation.