Overtime Pay Calculator
Add up your gross pay for a period, combining regular hours with overtime paid at a higher multiplier.
How it works
Overtime is where a lot of paycheck confusion starts. Once you cross the threshold for extra hours, those hours are usually paid at a higher rate — most commonly time and a half, meaning 1.5 times your normal hourly wage.
The tool splits your period into two parts. Regular hours are paid at your straight rate, and overtime hours are paid at your rate times the multiplier you set. Add the two together and you've got your gross pay for the period, before any taxes come out.
A quick example: at $20 an hour, 40 regular hours is $800, and 6 overtime hours at time and a half ($30 each) adds $180, for $980 total. Change the multiplier to 2 if you're working a double-time holiday shift, and the numbers update instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What does time and a half mean?
It means each overtime hour pays 1.5 times your normal rate. At $20 an hour, time and a half is $30 per overtime hour. It's the most common overtime multiplier, which is why the calculator defaults to 1.5 — but you can change it.
Is this gross or net pay?
It's gross pay — the total before taxes. Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare still come out afterward. To see what actually lands in your account, run the gross figure through the take-home pay calculator.
Can I use a different multiplier?
Yes. Some shifts pay double time (2x) for holidays or extended overtime, and a few arrangements use other rates. Just set the multiplier field to whatever your employer uses and the overtime portion recalculates on the spot.