Overtime Calculator

This overtime calculator is an easy-to-use pay tool that helps an employee or employer see a clear, transparent breakdown of compensation for a full workweek. By entering your wage, hours, and overtime details, it separates regular earnings from extra shifts and shows an accurate total before payroll deductions. It’s a simple way to verify that your pay matches your schedule and company policy.

Start by entering or inputting your Hourly Pay Rate. Then log your Regular Hours Worked (usually up to 40 in a workweek) and the Overtime Hours that exceed that threshold. Next, select the overtime rate multiplier that applies to your labor agreement—time-and-a-half, double time, or a custom value. When you click Calculate Pay, the tool will automatically track and calculate your pay so you can easily monitor your hours without manually updating a timecard.

Overtime pay is the higher compensation you receive when your hours exceed the standard workweek defined by labor regulation or company policy. Once your time crosses that legal or contractual threshold, your employer is required to apply a premium rate. This calculator helps you estimate how much that extra work is worth under current legislation, so you can see whether your overtime pay is fair and compliant.

The calculator first determines your regular pay by multiplying your standard wage by the regular hours in your schedule. Then it applies the selected multiplier to your hourly rate and uses that to calculate your overtime portion. By keeping these two figures separate, the tool gives you a detailed, transparent breakdown that mirrors how most payroll systems manage compensation for regular and overtime hours.

“Time and a Half” is a common overtime rate used to ensure fair compensation when an employee works beyond the normal workweek. At 1.5x, your wage is increased by 50% for each qualifying hour. Many employers use this rate to comply with labor regulation and internal policy. In the calculator, choosing the 1.5x option lets you see exactly how this compliant overtime rate affects your total pay.

“Double Time” means you are paid twice your usual wage for certain hours, often for holiday shifts, Sundays, or extended periods of work defined in legislation or company rules. If your employer applies 2.0x for specific parts of your schedule, select the Double Time option so the calculator can accurately bill those hours at the higher rate and show how much extra compensation you earn.

Use the Custom multiplier when your overtime pay is based on a unique policy, such as 2.25x or 2.5x for night shifts, hazardous work, or union agreements. The customizable field lets you adjust the rate to match your actual contract so the tool can calculate overtime in a way that aligns with your shift patterns and employer’s payroll rules.

No. The overtime calculator focuses on gross earnings only—it does not manage tax withholding, benefits, or other payroll deductions. Think of it as a secure, reliable way to estimate your total compensation before your employer’s payroll system applies any withholdings. Your final paycheck will usually be lower than the gross number shown here.

A frequent mistake is entering all worked hours as regular instead of separating them once they exceed the overtime threshold, which can distort how your compensation is calculated. Another error is forgetting to adjust the multiplier to match your actual policy or regulation (for example, using time-and-a-half when your contract specifies double time). Always verify your inputs—hours, rate, and multiplier—so the tool can provide accurate, compliant estimates.

You can use the calculator as a real-time planning tool to estimate how different schedules and shifts will affect your income. Before payday, enter your hours to estimate your gross compensation and manage your budget around that figure. After you receive your payslip, compare the detailed breakdown from the calculator with your employer’s payroll records to monitor whether your overtime has been logged and applied correctly.