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Overtime Pay Calculator
Estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings from hourly rate, hours worked, standard hours, and overtime multiplier.
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Estimate overtime pay
Enter hourly rate, hours worked, standard hours, and overtime multiplier to split regular pay from overtime earnings.
Results
Regular pay
$1,120
40 regular hours
Overtime pay
$336
8 overtime hours
Total pay
$1,456
How to use it
- 01Enter the hourly rate and total hours worked.
- 02Set the standard-hours threshold and overtime multiplier.
- 03Review regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings.
Result guide
- Regular hours are capped at the standard-hours threshold you enter.
- Any hours above that threshold are treated as overtime.
- The multiplier controls how much each overtime hour is worth compared with a regular hour.
About this calculator
Overtime pages are useful because workers and managers often need a fast check on how extra hours change pay for a week or shift cycle.
A practical version should separate regular and overtime pay so the user can see where the total is coming from rather than only seeing one final number.
Frequently asked questions
Why separate regular and overtime hours?
Because overtime pay is calculated differently and usually needs to be understood separately from base hours.
Can I change the overtime multiplier?
Yes. That makes the page flexible for different policies such as time-and-a-half or double time.
Does this replace actual payroll rules?
No. It is a planning tool and does not attempt to model every legal or employer-specific payroll rule.
Method and limitations
This calculator uses the formula and assumptions described on this page. We do not claim independent professional review. Direct references will be listed here when they support a specific rule or data source used by this calculator.
Results are estimates for general information. Verify current rules and assumptions before making financial, tax, or health decisions.
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