Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at time-and-a-half, double time or a custom multiplier.
What the Overtime Pay Calculator does
Overtime typically pays 1.5× the regular rate beyond 40 hours a week, with double time sometimes applying to holidays or very long shifts. Rules vary by country and contract — check what applies to you.
Formula
Regular pay = Rate × Regular hoursOvertime pay = Rate × Multiplier × Overtime hoursTotal = Regular + Overtime + Double time
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular hourly rate | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Regular hours | number | Yes | Accepts 0 or more. |
| Overtime hours | number | Yes | Accepts 0 or more. |
| Overtime multiplier | number | Yes | Accepts 1 or more. |
| Double-time hours | number | Optional | Accepts 0 or more. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Currency.
- Enter Regular hourly rate, Regular hours, Overtime hours and Overtime multiplier.
- Optionally add Double-time hours.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
$24 an hour, 40 regular hours plus 8 overtime hours at 1.5×.
- Rate
- 24
- Regular
- 40
- Overtime
- 8
- Multiplier
- 1.5
Regular $960 + overtime $288 = $1,248 for the week.
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime kick in?
Commonly beyond 40 hours in a week, though some jurisdictions also require it beyond 8 hours in a day. Salaried exempt employees may not qualify at all.