Overtime Pay Calculator
Use this calculator to determine your total pay, including regular and overtime earnings, based on your hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier.
Understanding Overtime Pay
Overtime pay refers to the additional compensation an employee receives for working beyond their standard scheduled hours. In many countries, including the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees are legally entitled to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The most common overtime rate is "time and a half," meaning 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate.
How Overtime is Calculated
The basic calculation for overtime involves determining your regular pay, your overtime rate, and then summing both. Here's a breakdown:
- Regular Pay: This is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the number of regular hours you worked. For example, if you work 40 regular hours at $20/hour, your regular pay is $20 * 40 = $800.
- Overtime Rate: Your overtime rate is your regular hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier. Common multipliers are 1.5 (time and a half) or 2.0 (double time). If your regular rate is $20/hour and the multiplier is 1.5, your overtime rate is $20 * 1.5 = $30/hour.
- Overtime Pay: This is calculated by multiplying your overtime rate by the number of overtime hours you worked. If you worked 10 overtime hours at an overtime rate of $30/hour, your overtime pay is $30 * 10 = $300.
- Total Pay: Your total pay is the sum of your regular pay and your overtime pay. Using the examples above, $800 (regular) + $300 (overtime) = $1100 total pay.
Common Overtime Scenarios
- Time and a Half (1.5x): This is the most common overtime rate. If your regular rate is $20, your overtime rate would be $30.
- Double Time (2.0x): Some employers or specific contracts might offer double time for work on holidays, Sundays, or after a certain number of hours in a day. If your regular rate is $20, your overtime rate would be $40.
- Daily Overtime: While federal law focuses on a 40-hour workweek, some states (like California) require overtime pay for hours worked over 8 in a single workday, or for the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
Using the Calculator
To use the calculator above, simply input your regular hourly rate, the number of regular hours you worked, the number of overtime hours, and the applicable overtime multiplier. The calculator will then provide a detailed breakdown of your regular pay, overtime rate, overtime pay, and total earnings.
Example Calculation:
Let's say an employee earns $25 per hour, works 40 regular hours, and 10 overtime hours at time and a half (1.5x multiplier).
- Regular Hourly Rate: $25
- Regular Hours Worked: 40
- Overtime Hours Worked: 10
- Overtime Multiplier: 1.5
The calculator would yield:
- Regular Pay: $25 * 40 = $1000.00
- Overtime Rate: $25 * 1.5 = $37.50
- Overtime Pay: $37.50 * 10 = $375.00
- Total Pay: $1000.00 + $375.00 = $1375.00