Overtime Pay Calculator for Hourly and Salaried Pay
Estimate regular pay, overtime earnings and total weekly wages using your own threshold, multiplier and currency. No signup required.
Calculate Overtime Pay
Use Hourly for an hourly wage. Salary mode converts annual salary into a simple hourly equivalent for estimation.
Enter the weekly threshold and overtime multiplier that apply to your example. Currency selection changes display only.
Projections assume the same weekly hours and rate for 52 weeks. They exclude taxes, bonuses, paid leave, deductions and rate changes.
Estimate overtime pay in three steps
The calculator is designed for quick scenarios—not final payroll approval.
Select the pay type
Use Hourly for a regular hourly rate. Use Salary estimate to convert annual salary into a simple hourly equivalent.
Enter paid hours
Add paid weekly hours by day, or enter actual weekly hours in Salary estimate mode.
Set the applicable rule
Enter the threshold and multiplier required by the relevant law, award, agreement, contract or policy.
Overtime-pay examples
These are mathematical illustrations and do not determine whether a worker is legally entitled to overtime.
Hourly employee: time and a half
An employee earns $20 per hour, works 45 paid hours and uses a 40-hour threshold with a 1.5× multiplier.
| Component | Calculation | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 40 × $20 | $800 |
| Overtime | 5 × $30 | $150 |
| Total | $800 + $150 | $950 |
Salary converted to an hourly equivalent
A $52,000 annual salary over 40 standard weekly hours produces a simple $25 hourly equivalent.
If the example uses 48 hours, a 40-hour threshold and a full 1.5× overtime rate, the calculator estimates $1,300. Actual salary-based overtime methods and eligibility can differ.
How overtime pay is calculated
For a straightforward hourly-pay example:
The calculator assigns hours up to the selected threshold as regular hours. Any additional hours are multiplied by the selected overtime rate.
- Currency changes formatting only; it does not select a law.
- The country/region selector provides context but does not decide eligibility.
- Daily overtime, double time, multiple pay rates, bonuses and special premiums may require a different calculation.
- Salaried workers are not automatically eligible—or ineligible—because they receive a salary.
Overtime rules are not universal
Use the calculator only after identifying the rule that applies to the employee and work performed.
United States
As a federal illustration, covered nonexempt employees generally receive at least 1.5× their regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. State rules can be more protective.
U.S. Department of Labor source →United Kingdom
Overtime arrangements and rates may depend on the employment contract. Check current government guidance and working-time requirements.
GOV.UK guidance →Australia
Overtime entitlements can depend on the applicable modern award, enterprise agreement or other employment conditions.
Fair Work Ombudsman →Canada, India and elsewhere
Rules can vary by province, territory, state, establishment, occupation or sector. Use the relevant official authority and your employment terms.
Canada federal guidance →Overtime pay calculator FAQs
How do I calculate overtime pay?
For a simple hourly example, multiply the regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, then multiply that overtime rate by the overtime hours. Add regular pay and overtime pay to estimate total weekly pay.
What is time-and-a-half pay?
Time and a half means 1.5 times the regular hourly rate. If the regular rate is $20 per hour, a 1.5× overtime rate is $30 per hour.
Is overtime always calculated after 40 hours?
No. Forty hours is a common U.S. federal workweek threshold for covered nonexempt employees, but other jurisdictions, states, awards, agreements and contracts may use different weekly or daily rules.
Can salaried employees receive overtime pay?
Sometimes. Salary alone does not determine overtime eligibility. Classification, duties, pay basis and local law can matter. Salary mode on this page is only an hourly-equivalent estimate.
Does selecting a currency select my country’s overtime law?
No. Currency changes how amounts are displayed. You must separately enter the threshold and multiplier that apply to your situation.
Does this calculator handle daily overtime or double time?
You can select a double-time multiplier, but this version applies one weekly threshold and one multiplier. It does not combine daily overtime, weekly overtime and double-time tiers in the same calculation.
Are taxes and deductions included?
No. Results are gross-pay estimates before taxes, deductions, bonuses, commissions, allowances or benefits.
What is the best way to track overtime for a team?
Use consistent time records, define the workweek and approval process, review exceptions before payroll and keep project or activity context where appropriate. Automatic time tracking can reduce missing or reconstructed hours.
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