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Free overtime pay calculator. Calculate your overtime earnings with support for time-and-a-half, double time, and custom multipliers. See regular pay, overtime pay, total gross pay, and annual projections for any pay period.
What Is an Overtime Pay Calculator?
Instantly calculate how much you earn when you work beyond regular hours
An Overtime Pay Calculator determines how much extra you earn when you work more than your standard weekly hours. It splits your total hours into regular time and overtime, applies the correct pay multipliers, and shows you the exact pay breakdown.
Whether you are an hourly employee checking your next paycheck, a manager estimating labor costs, or a freelancer quoting overtime rates, this calculator gives you instant, accurate results with support for time-and-a-half, double time, and custom multipliers.
How Is Overtime Pay Calculated?
Common rules and the formula behind the numbers
Overtime rules vary by country. In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires at least 1.5× pay after 40 hours/week. India's Factories Act mandates 2× after 48 hours. Australia's Fair Work Act starts at 1.5× after 38 hours, rising to 2× for extended hours. The calculator auto-adjusts thresholds and multipliers when you switch currencies.
Formula:
Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × OT Multiplier
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Example:
If you earn $25/hour and work 48 hours in a week with a 40-hour threshold and 1.5× overtime:
- Regular Pay = 40 × $25 = $1,000
- Overtime Pay = 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300
- Total Weekly Pay = $1,300
- Effective Hourly Rate = $1,300 ÷ 48 = $27.08/hr
What Is Double Time?
2× pay and when it applies
Double time is a pay rate of 2× your regular hourly wage. While not required by US federal law, some jurisdictions mandate it — California (US) for daily overtime, Australia under Fair Work awards, and India's Factories Act uses 2× as the standard overtime rate.
California Example:
- Hours 1–8 in a day: regular rate
- Hours 9–12 in a day: 1.5× (time and a half)
- Hours 12+: 2× (double time)
- 7th consecutive day: first 8 hours at 1.5×, after 8 hours at 2×
Enable the Double Time toggle in the calculator to model these scenarios. Set the threshold (e.g., 60 hours/week) and the double-time multiplier to see the three-tier pay breakdown.
Tips and Common Mistakes
Key things to know about overtime pay
Overtime is usually calculated weekly
In most countries, overtime is based on a single workweek, not a pay period. Working 35 hours one week and 45 the next means 5 hours of overtime in week two, even if you average 40.
Bonuses can affect your overtime rate
Non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials must be included when calculating your regular rate of pay for overtime purposes.
Not all employees qualify
Many countries exempt certain salaried, managerial, or professional employees from overtime. In the US, employees earning above $35,568/year who meet specific duties tests may be exempt under the FLSA. Check your local labor laws.
Local laws may differ
Overtime rules vary by region. Some US states (e.g., California) have daily overtime thresholds. Countries like Japan add premiums for late-night work. Always check your local regulations.
This is gross pay, not net
The calculator shows pre-tax earnings. Your actual take-home will be lower after income tax, social contributions, and other withholdings specific to your country.
Overtime Pay FAQ
Common questions about overtime pay, calculations, and labor law