Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate overtime earnings on top of regular hours and base pay.
How to use this overtime pay calculator
- Enter your base hourly rate
Type the regular hourly wage before any overtime premium is applied.
- Enter regular hours
Enter the number of non-overtime hours worked in the pay period you are modeling.
- Enter overtime hours
Enter the number of hours worked beyond the regular threshold for the same period.
- Set the overtime multiplier
Use 1.5 for time-and-a-half, 2.0 for double-time, or any multiplier specified by your contract or local rules.
- Review the pay breakdown
The result panel separates regular pay, overtime pay, total pay, and the blended hourly rate across all hours worked.
How this overtime pay calculator works
This overtime pay calculator separates regular-hour earnings from overtime earnings so you can see exactly how much premium pay adds to a paycheck. It applies the overtime multiplier to the overtime hours you enter, making it a flexible planning tool for jurisdictions and contracts that use different overtime thresholds.
Total pay = (base rate × regular hours) + (base rate × multiplier × overtime hours) A worker earns $36.06 per hour, works 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours at 1.5×. Regular pay: $36.06 × 40 = $1,442.40. Overtime pay: $36.06 × 1.5 × 10 = $540.90. Total pay: $1,442.40 + $540.90 = $1,983.30. The blended hourly rate across all 50 hours is $39.67 per hour.
A worker earning $36.06 per hour works 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours at 1.5× the base rate. Regular pay is $1,442.40, overtime adds $540.90, and the combined total comes to $1,983.30. Across all 50 hours the blended rate works out to $39.67 per hour.
Without any overtime the same worker would earn just $1,442.40 for 40 hours. The $540.90 in overtime pay from 10 extra hours represents a meaningful boost, raising the blended rate from the base $36.06 to $39.67 per hour.
- ✓ The calculation assumes a single flat base rate; workers with shift differentials or multiple pay rates may need to compute a weighted average rate first.
- ✓ A common overtime threshold is 40 hours per workweek, but some countries, sectors, employers, or union agreements use daily thresholds or different multipliers.
- ✓ Results are gross pay and do not account for taxes, benefits deductions, or withholding.
- ✓ The blended rate is a simple weighted average across all hours worked and does not represent a contractual rate.
- ✓ Some salaried roles are not eligible for overtime under local labor rules; this calculator is most relevant for workers whose overtime pay is tied directly to hours worked.
- Local labor rules or union agreements may define overtime by week, day, shift, or holiday schedule, so always confirm the threshold that applies to your role.
- Some industries use alternative overtime structures or time-banking rules, which can change when premium pay starts and how it is calculated.
- The blended rate is useful for comparing total compensation across jobs with different overtime expectations.
- In many labor systems, overtime is calculated per workweek rather than per pay period, so averaging hours across multiple weeks can hide when premium pay should apply.
- Local labor law and overtime pay guidance
- Collective bargaining or employment contract provisions where relevant
- Employer payroll documentation on overtime rules
What is overtime pay?
Overtime pay is the premium compensation workers receive for hours worked beyond a defined threshold — most commonly 40 hours per week, though the threshold varies by country, industry, and employment contract. The premium is expressed as a multiplier of the regular hourly rate: time-and-a-half (1.5×) is the most common, but double-time (2×) or even higher rates apply in some agreements, especially for weekends, public holidays, or extreme shift lengths. Overtime rules exist to discourage employers from overworking staff and to compensate those who do work longer hours. Not all workers are eligible; many jurisdictions exempt certain salaried, managerial, or professional roles from overtime requirements. Understanding whether overtime applies to your role, what the threshold is, and which multiplier your employer or contract uses is the first step in accurately projecting your total earnings.
How the blended rate helps you compare jobs
The blended hourly rate is total gross pay divided by total hours worked, combining both regular and overtime hours into a single effective figure. This metric is useful when comparing two positions with different overtime profiles. A job with a lower base rate but consistent overtime can actually pay more per hour on a blended basis than a higher-rate job with no overtime. The blended rate also helps you evaluate whether working extra hours is worth the trade-off: if the blended rate barely exceeds the base rate, the overtime premium is being diluted by a large number of regular hours. Tracking your blended rate over several pay periods gives you a realistic picture of what you actually earn per hour of effort, which is more informative than looking at base pay or overtime pay in isolation.
Overtime pay calculator FAQs
What is the standard overtime multiplier?
A common overtime multiplier is 1.5 times the regular rate, though some contracts or local labor rules require double-time or other premium rates in specific situations.
Does overtime kick in after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week?
It depends on the labor rules or contract that applies to you. Many systems use a weekly threshold, while others also use daily overtime or special rules for nights, weekends, or holidays.
What is a blended hourly rate?
It is the total gross pay divided by total hours worked. It gives you a single effective rate that reflects the mix of regular and overtime hours in a given period.
Are salaried employees eligible for overtime?
It depends on local labor rules and job classification. Some salaried employees are still entitled to overtime, while others are not. Check the employment rules that apply to your role and jurisdiction.
Can I use a multiplier other than 1.5?
Yes. Enter 2.0 for double-time, or any other multiplier your employer or contract specifies. The calculator applies whatever multiplier you provide to every overtime hour.