Calculate Pay for Hours Worked

Gross Pay Calculator

Enter your details and click 'Calculate' to see your pay.

function calculateGrossPay() { var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hourlyRate').value); var regularHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('regularHours').value); var overtimeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overtimeHours').value); var overtimeMultiplier = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overtimeMultiplier').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('payResult'); if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || hourlyRate < 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid hourly rate.'; return; } if (isNaN(regularHours) || regularHours < 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter valid regular hours worked.'; return; } if (isNaN(overtimeHours) || overtimeHours < 0) { resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter valid overtime hours worked.'; return; } if (isNaN(overtimeMultiplier) || overtimeMultiplier < 1) { resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid overtime multiplier (must be 1 or greater).'; return; } var regularPay = hourlyRate * regularHours; var overtimePay = hourlyRate * overtimeHours * overtimeMultiplier; var totalGrossPay = regularPay + overtimePay; resultDiv.innerHTML = '

Your Gross Pay Breakdown:

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Understanding Your Gross Pay

Calculating your gross pay is a fundamental step in understanding your earnings before any deductions like taxes, insurance, or retirement contributions. This Gross Pay Calculator helps you quickly determine your total earnings based on your hourly rate and the hours you've worked, including any overtime.

How to Use the Calculator

Simply input the following details into the fields above:

• Hourly Rate ($): This is the amount you earn for each hour of regular work.
• Regular Hours Worked: Enter the total number of hours you worked at your standard hourly rate. This typically refers to hours worked within a standard workweek (e.g., 40 hours).
• Overtime Hours Worked: If you worked beyond your regular hours, enter those additional hours here. Overtime is often paid at a higher rate.
• Overtime Multiplier: This factor determines how much more you earn for overtime hours. Common multipliers include 1.5 (for "time and a half") or 2.0 (for "double time").

Once you've entered all the necessary information, click the "Calculate Gross Pay" button to see a detailed breakdown of your regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.

The Calculation Explained

The calculator uses a straightforward formula to determine your gross earnings:

• Regular Pay: Hourly Rate × Regular Hours Worked
• Overtime Pay: Hourly Rate × Overtime Hours Worked × Overtime Multiplier
• Total Gross Pay: Regular Pay + Overtime Pay

For example, if your hourly rate is $25, you worked 40 regular hours, and 5 overtime hours at time and a half (1.5x multiplier):

• Regular Pay: $25 × 40 = $1000.00
• Overtime Pay: $25 × 5 × 1.5 = $187.50
• Total Gross Pay: $1000.00 + $187.50 = $1187.50

Why Gross Pay Matters

Knowing your gross pay is crucial for several reasons. It's the starting point for budgeting, financial planning, and understanding your overall earning potential. While your net pay (what you actually take home after deductions) is what hits your bank account, gross pay gives you the full picture of your compensation before any mandatory or voluntary withholdings are applied.

Use this calculator to quickly verify your paychecks, plan your finances, or simply understand how your hard work translates into earnings.