Overtime Pay Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, regular hours worked, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier to see your regular pay, overtime pay, total pay for the period, and your blended effective hourly rate.

Total pay950.00

Regular pay800.00

Overtime pay150.00

Effective hourly rate21.11

How this calculation works

Regular pay is simply your hourly rate multiplied by your regular hours: regular pay = rate × regular hours. Overtime pay applies a multiplier — usually 1.5× for time-and-a-half or 2× for double time — to your rate before multiplying by overtime hours: overtime pay = rate × multiplier × overtime hours.

Total pay for the period is regular pay plus overtime pay. The effective hourly rate divides total pay by total hours worked (regular + overtime), which is useful for comparing a week with overtime against a straight-time week or another job offer.

This calculator does not apply tax withholding, deductions, or country-specific overtime thresholds — it shows gross pay for the hours and multiplier you enter.

Worked example

Someone earning 20 per hour works 40 regular hours plus 5 overtime hours at 1.5× time-and-a-half. Regular pay is 20 × 40 = 800. Overtime pay is 20 × 1.5 × 5 = 150. Total pay is 950, and the effective hourly rate across all 45 hours worked is 950 ÷ 45 ≈ 21.11 per hour.

Common overtime multipliers

The multiplier you use depends on your country, employer policy, and sometimes which day or how many hours you worked. The most common multipliers are:

Multiplier	Common name	Typical trigger
1.25×	Quarter time	Some union or shift-differential agreements
1.5×	Time-and-a-half	Hours beyond 40/week (most common, e.g. US FLSA)
2.0×	Double time	Holidays, 7th consecutive day, or very long shifts
3.0×	Triple time	Rare — some holiday or emergency-call policies

Weekly vs. daily overtime rules

Overtime laws are not the same everywhere. In the United States, the federal standard (FLSA) triggers overtime after 40 hours in a workweek, with no daily overtime requirement federally, though a handful of states (notably California and Alaska) also require daily overtime after 8 hours in a day.

Many other countries use different baselines: some define a standard workday and workweek and pay a premium on both a daily and a weekly basis, others rely on collective bargaining agreements to set the multiplier and threshold. Always confirm your rate and threshold against your employment contract or local labor authority — this tool only performs the arithmetic you specify.

Reading your result

Regular pay reflects only your standard hours at your base rate.
Overtime pay isolates the premium you earned for hours beyond the regular threshold.
Total pay is the gross sum for the period, before taxes and deductions.
Effective hourly rate blends both figures into a single per-hour number, useful for comparing pay across weeks or job offers.

Frequently asked questions

What is time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half means overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. It is the most common overtime multiplier in the US and several other countries for hours worked beyond a standard threshold, typically 40 hours per week.

What is double time?

Double time pays overtime hours at 2 times your regular rate. It is less common than time-and-a-half and usually applies to specific situations such as working on a holiday, a seventh consecutive day, or very long shifts, depending on local law or employer policy.

When do overtime rules apply — weekly or daily?

It depends on the country and sometimes the state or industry. Many places calculate overtime on a weekly basis (hours beyond 40 per week), while some jurisdictions also apply daily overtime (hours beyond 8 in a day). This calculator lets you enter any regular/overtime split so you can model either rule; check your local labor law for the exact threshold that applies to you.

Is this calculator legal advice?

No. It performs the arithmetic you specify but does not know your jurisdiction's overtime laws, exemption status, or union agreement terms. Overtime eligibility and thresholds vary widely, so confirm the rules that apply to your job with your employer, a pay stub, or a labor authority.

What is the effective hourly rate and why does it matter?

It is your total pay divided by total hours worked, blending regular and overtime pay into one average rate. It is a handy way to compare a heavy overtime week to a straight 40-hour week, or to see the real per-hour value of a job that includes regular overtime.

Does this include taxes or deductions?

No, all figures are gross pay before taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, or other withholdings. Your actual take-home pay will be lower after deductions.

Does this calculator store my pay information?

No. All calculations happen locally in your browser, and nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or saved anywhere.

This tool is provided for general information only. Verify important figures independently. · Last reviewed: August 25, 2026