Does this include taxes or benefits?

No. This shows gross pay only. Payroll taxes and deductions are separate.

What overtime multiplier should I use?

Many jurisdictions use 1.5x for OT and 2x for holidays, but check your local rules or employer policy.

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Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings for a pay period.

Results

Regular pay: $1,000 USD
Overtime pay: $188 USD
Total pay: $1,188 USD
Effective hourly rate: $26 USD

How to use this calculator

Enter base hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and the OT multiplier.
See regular pay, overtime pay, total pay, and effective hourly rate.

Inputs explained

Base hourly rate: Your standard hourly wage before OT multipliers.
Regular hours: Hours paid at base rate.
Overtime hours: Hours paid at the overtime multiplier.
Overtime multiplier: Commonly 1.5x or 2x depending on law/policy.

How it works

Regular pay = base rate × regular hours.

Overtime pay = base rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours.

Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay. Effective hourly = total pay ÷ total hours.

Formula

Regular = Rate × Regular Hours\nOvertime = Rate × Multiplier × OT Hours\nTotal = Regular + Overtime

When to use it

Estimating a paycheck when working overtime hours.
Comparing total pay at 1.5x vs 2x overtime rates.
Budgeting weeks with variable overtime shifts.

Tips & cautions

Overtime rules vary; confirm what counts as OT and your multiplier.
Some employers have daily OT, weekly OT, or holiday double-time—adjust multiplier as needed.
Shows gross pay only; excludes taxes, benefits, and differentials beyond one OT multiplier.

Worked examples

$25/hr, 40 regular, 10 OT at 1.5x

Regular = $1,000
OT = $375
Total = $1,375
Effective hourly ≈ $27.50

$30/hr, 36 regular, 6 OT at 2x

Regular = $1,080
OT = $360
Total = $1,440
Effective hourly = $36.00

Deep dive

This overtime pay calculator breaks down regular and overtime earnings. Enter your hourly rate, hours, and OT multiplier to see total pay and effective hourly rate.

Use it to budget variable weeks and understand how extra shifts impact gross pay. Taxes and employer rules can change actual take-home.

FAQs

Does this include taxes or benefits?: No. This shows gross pay only. Payroll taxes and deductions are separate.
What overtime multiplier should I use?: Many jurisdictions use 1.5x for OT and 2x for holidays, but check your local rules or employer policy.

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