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Overtime Calculator

Work out pay including overtime hours.

Use the Overtime Calculator tool

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What this overtime calculator does

Overtime Calculator multiplies regular hours by the hourly rate, then overtime hours by the rate and your chosen multiplier. The multiplier is editable, so time and a half, double time or a company-specific rate all work. Results are gross pay for the period you entered.

Overtime rules are set by law, contracts and collective agreements, and they differ by country and industry. The calculator does not decide whether overtime applies or at what rate. Check your contract or local labour rules, and remember that tax and other deductions are not included.

Why use it

  • Check an overtime payslip before accepting it.
  • Compare the value of extra hours at different multipliers.
  • Estimate a week's gross pay including overtime.

How to use it

  1. 1Enter the hourly rate.
  2. 2Enter regular hours and overtime hours.
  3. 3Set the multiplier, such as 1.5 for time and a half.
  4. 4Read base pay, overtime pay and the total.

Worked examples

Time and a half

Input

24 per hour, 40 regular hours, 6 overtime hours at 1.5

Output

Base pay plus overtime pay for the extra six hours.

Double time

Input

The same hours at a multiplier of 2

Output

A larger overtime component and a higher total.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming every extra hour qualifies for the same multiplier.
  • Forgetting that some agreements use daily rather than weekly thresholds.
  • Treating the total as take-home pay.

Frequently asked questions

What multiplier should I use?
Use the rate in your contract or local law. 1.5 and 2 are common examples, not a default entitlement.
Does it apply tax?
No. The result is gross pay before deductions.
Can I calculate a single day?
Yes. Enter the hours for that day and the tool treats them as the period.
Are shift premiums included?
No. Add them to the hourly rate if they are a fixed premium.

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