Compute overtime pay with a chosen multiplier.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Overtime Calculator?
Compute overtime pay with a chosen multiplier. To use the Overtime Calculator, enter hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, overtime multiplier; it returns total pay, overtime pay, regular pay, and shows them instantly as you type.
Where the Overtime Calculator fits
Compute overtime pay with a chosen multiplier. The main figure it returns is the Total pay, worked out from the values you enter.
It belongs with the other tax & salary tools. If you are comparing options or checking a result from another angle, try the Time and a Half Calculator, Prorated Salary Calculator or the Mileage Reimbursement Calculator.
How to use the Overtime Calculator
- Enter your numbers. Start with Hourly rate ($), Regular hours, Overtime hours, then fill in Overtime multiplier. Use the tax year and filing status that apply to you, and gross figures unless a field says otherwise. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Total pay, and the cards below show Overtime pay, Regular pay. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Overtime Calculator using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Hourly rate ($) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Regular hours | 40 |
| Overtime hours | 8 |
| Overtime multiplier | 1.5 |
Results
| Total pay | $1,248.00 |
|---|---|
| Overtime pay | $288.00 |
| Regular pay | $960.00 |
With these inputs the calculator returns Total pay: $1,248.00. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Hourly rate ($) from 24 to 28.8 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total pay | $1,248.00 | $1,497.60 | +20% |
| Overtime pay | $288.00 | $345.60 | +20% |
| Regular pay | $960.00 | $1,152.00 | +20% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Overtime Calculator reports Total pay, overtime pay and regular pay. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. Tax rules change every year and depend on your full situation (state, filing status, credits), so treat the result as an estimate and confirm it with the IRS or a tax professional. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Who is entitled to overtime in the US?
Non-exempt employees must receive 1.5 times pay for hours over 40 a week under the FLSA.
Is this tax advice?
No. Please do not make tax decisions based on these results. Use a tax professional for your actual return.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is what you earn before deductions. Net pay, or take-home pay, is what remains after taxes and deductions.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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