Overtime Calculator
Enter the hours you worked in a week and your hourly rate to see regular pay, overtime pay and the total.
Last updated October 19, 2026
Result
Total pay $980.00
Regular: 40:00 hours = $800.00
Overtime: 6:00 hours at $30.00/hour = $180.00
Gross pay before taxes. Overtime rules vary by place and employer.
Show the work
- Hours worked: 46 h = 2760 minutes. Overtime starts after 40 h.
- Regular time: 40:00 at $20.00/hour = $800.00.
- Overtime rate: $20.00 x 1.5 = $30.00/hour.
- Overtime: 6:00 at $30.00/hour = $180.00.
- Total: $800.00 + $180.00 = $980.00.
How overtime pay is calculated
overtime hours = hours worked − threshold
overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × multiplier
Hours up to the weekly threshold (40 by default) are paid at the regular rate. Hours above it are paid at the regular rate times the overtime multiplier, 1.5 by default. Total pay is regular pay plus overtime pay, rounded to the cent.
This calculator uses a weekly threshold only. Some places and employers also pay overtime on daily hours or on particular days, and the rules differ, so check the rules that apply to you.
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Also useful alongside this calculator: Military Time Converter, Time Duration Calculator and Time Calculator.
Working out overtime by hand
First split the hours. Overtime hours are the hours worked above the threshold, or zero if you stay under it. Regular pay is the regular hours times the rate, and overtime pay is the overtime hours times the rate times the multiplier. The total is the two added together.
For 50 hours at $18.00, regular pay is 40 × 18 = $720.00 and overtime is 10 × 18 × 1.5 = $270.00, so gross pay is $990.00. A week of exactly 40 hours at $20.00 is $800.00 with no overtime, and every extra hour then pays $30.00.
Double time, shorter weeks and part hours
Set the multiplier to 2 for double time. The 46-hour week at $20.00 then pays 800 + 6 × 40 = $1,040.00 instead of $980.00. The multiplier cannot be below 1.
Change the threshold if your week is not 40 hours. For a 37.5-hour week, 42 hours at $24.00 is 37.5 × 24 = $900.00 plus 4.5 × 36 = $162.00, a total of $1,062.00. Enter part hours as decimals: 45 hours 30 minutes is 45.5, so at $22.00 the pay is 40 × 22 = $880.00 plus 5.5 × 33 = $181.50, which is $1,061.50.
What the result does and does not include
The result is gross pay for one week. It is before tax, insurance and other deductions, and it does not include bonuses or shift differentials. To compare weeks, look at the average hourly rate: $980.00 for 46 hours is about $21.30 an hour, which is above the $20.00 base because of the overtime premium.
Whether you are entitled to overtime depends on your country, region, job and contract, and the calculator does not decide that. It applies the threshold and multiplier you enter. Check your employer’s policy or the labor rules where you work.
How to use the Overtime Calculator
- Enter the hours worked in the week.
- Enter your regular hourly rate.
- Keep the 40-hour threshold and the 1.5 multiplier, or change them to match your pay rules.
- Read regular pay, overtime pay and total pay, then use Copy, Print or Share.
Worked example
Working 46 hours in a week at $20.00 an hour: the first 40 hours are $800.00, and the 6 overtime hours at $30.00 (1.5 × $20.00) are $180.00. Total gross pay is $980.00. As a check, 46 − 40 = 6 overtime hours, and 6 × $30.00 = $180.00. A shorter week shows the threshold: 38 hours at $20.00 is $760.00 with no overtime, since the hours stay below 40.
| Regular rate | Overtime rate |
|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How many hours before overtime starts?
Many employers in the United States use 40 hours in a workweek, which is the default here. Your threshold may differ, so change it if it does.
What are time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for overtime hours, so $20.00 becomes $30.00. Double time pays 2 times the rate, so $20.00 becomes $40.00. Change the multiplier to switch.
How do I calculate overtime pay by hand?
Subtract the threshold from the hours worked, multiply those overtime hours by the rate and the multiplier, then add the regular pay. For 46 hours at $20.00: 6 × 30 = $180.00 plus 40 × 20 = $800.00 is $980.00.
Does the result include taxes or daily overtime?
No. The result is gross pay before taxes and deductions, and it uses a weekly threshold only. If you are paid overtime on daily hours as well, work out those days separately.
Are my numbers stored or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you enter is saved or uploaded.