Guide
Understand your Overtime pay result
An overtime pay calculator multiplies the regular hourly rate by an overtime multiplier, then applies that overtime rate to the extra hours entered. The applicable multiplier and eligible hours depend on the employment agreement and local rules.
Results are for general information. Review the site disclaimer before using a result for an important decision.
Separate regular hours from overtime hours
Regular pay is the hourly rate multiplied by regular paid hours. Overtime pay uses the overtime hourly rate and only the hours that qualify for the higher rate.
Do not count the same hour in both fields. Convert minutes to decimal hours first when a timesheet records part of an hour.
Enter the multiplier that actually applies
A multiplier of 1.5 means the overtime hourly rate is one and a half times the regular rate. A multiplier of 2 means double time.
The correct rule may differ by location, industry, shift, weekly total, holiday, or employment contract. The calculator does not choose a legal multiplier for you.
Treat the result as gross pay
The combined result adds regular and overtime pay before tax or other deductions. Bonuses, allowances, paid breaks, and premiums are not included unless they are already reflected in the hourly rate you enter.
Check the approved timesheet and payroll statement when the estimate affects an official wage payment.