Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime wages at 1.5x or 2x your hourly rate.
Reviewed by the ToolNestr Editorial Team — July 2026
Overtime pay formulas
The calculator uses three simple formulas to work out your gross pay including overtime. All figures are pre-tax — your actual take-home pay will be lower after deductions.
Regular pay
regularPay = regularHrs × rate
Your standard earnings for normal working hours at your base hourly rate.
Overtime pay
otPay = otHrs × rate × multiplier
Your overtime earnings at the enhanced rate. Common multipliers are 1.5 (time-and-a-half) and 2 (double time).
Total gross pay
total = regularPay + otPay
The sum of your regular and overtime pay before any taxes or deductions are applied.
Worked example
Hourly rate: $20/hr | Regular hours: 40 | OT hours: 10 | Multiplier: 1.5×
Double-time example — rate: $25/hr, OT hours: 8, multiplier: 2×
Use cases
Checking your pay stub
Your employer should list regular and overtime pay separately on each pay stub. Use this calculator to verify the math — multiply your hourly rate by your regular hours, then calculate overtime at the agreed multiplier. If the numbers don't match, you have a clear basis to ask payroll for an explanation or correction.
Budgeting with overtime
If you regularly work overtime, factor those earnings into your monthly budget. Calculate the extra income at your typical overtime hours and multiplier, then add it to your base salary to get a realistic picture of your monthly cash flow. Just be conservative — overtime is rarely guaranteed.
Comparing job offers with OT
Not all jobs offer the same overtime terms. One role may pay time-and-a-half after 40 hours while another pays straight time for all hours. Use this calculator with realistic overtime estimates to compare the total earning potential of each offer rather than just the base hourly rate or salary.
Freelance project pricing
If a freelance project requires urgent turnaround, you may want to charge a premium rate for the accelerated timeline. Use the overtime multiplier concept to price rush work at 1.5x or 2x your standard rate and communicate the cost breakdown clearly to the client before starting.
Tips for understanding overtime pay
These are pre-tax figures
All calculations on this page show gross pay — your earnings before income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any other deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower. Use our Tax Calculator to estimate net pay for your situation.
Overtime rules vary by country and contract
In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime at 1.5x for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week. However, many salaried roles are exempt, and rules differ significantly in other countries. Always check your employment contract and local labor laws to confirm what applies to you.
Check applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Some states and countries have their own overtime rules that may be more generous than federal standards. For example, California requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a single day and double time for hours over 12. In the European Union, the Working Time Directive caps the average work week at 48 hours including overtime. Research the regulations where you work to ensure you are being paid correctly.
Know your overtime threshold
Most overtime policies kick in after a certain number of hours in a work week (commonly 40), but some use daily thresholds or two-week averaging. Confirm the threshold that applies to your role so you can correctly identify which hours qualify as overtime and at what rate they should be paid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is time-and-a-half?
1.5 × your normal hourly rate. Common for weekdays over 40 hours or Saturdays.
What is double time?
2 × your normal rate. Often applies to Sundays or public holidays.
Do I get overtime if I am salaried?
Many salaried roles include overtime in the base pay. Check your contract.
Is overtime taxed differently?
No — it is added to your regular income and taxed at your marginal rate. The gross calculation here is pre-tax.
Sources & references
This tool uses standard formulas and reference values from:
- • IRS — federal tax brackets, standard deduction and instructions for the tax year. irs.gov
- • U.S. SEC — Investor.gov, compound interest and investment reference material. investor.gov
- • Official national tax authority for the relevant country — link the exact rate schedule used.
Estimates only, not tax or financial advice. Confirm current figures with the official source or a qualified professional.