Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay using your hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier.
How the Overtime Pay Calculator Works
Enter the employee’s normal hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier you want to use. The calculator separates regular earnings from overtime earnings and then shows the estimated gross pay.
Overtime Pay Formula
The calculator uses these basic formulas:
Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier
Overtime Pay = Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours
Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Example
Suppose an employee earns $20 per hour, works 40 regular hours, and completes 5 overtime hours at a 1.5× overtime multiplier.
Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30
Overtime pay: $30 × 5 = $150
Estimated gross pay: $800 + $150 = $950
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 1.5× overtime multiplier mean?
A 1.5× multiplier means the overtime hourly rate used in the calculation is one and a half times the normal hourly rate.
Does this calculator deduct taxes?
No. The calculator estimates gross earnings before taxes, deductions, benefits, or other payroll adjustments.
Does overtime always start after 40 hours?
Not necessarily. Overtime rules vary by jurisdiction, employee classification, industry, contract, and other circumstances. This calculator lets you enter regular and overtime hours separately rather than assuming a legal threshold.
Can I use this for payroll processing?
It is intended as an estimation tool. Actual payroll should follow the rules, records, deductions, and calculations that apply to your business and employees.