Use this free Overtime Calculator to find out how much extra pay you earn for working beyond your regular hours. Supports multiple overtime tiers with different multipliers, 20 currencies, and weekly or monthly calculations.
How To Use This Overtime Calculator
The Overtime Calculator helps you figure out exactly how much extra pay you earn when you work beyond your regular hours. Enter your hourly rate, select your currency, and specify how many regular hours you work per week or month. The tool instantly calculates your base pay and overtime compensation. What makes this calculator unique is the multi-tier overtime system.
Many workplaces pay different rates depending on how many overtime hours you work – for example, 1.5x your regular rate for the first 4 hours, 2x for the next 8, and 2.5x for anything beyond that. Click “+ Add Tier” to set up as many rate tiers as you need, and the calculator breaks down your pay for each tier separately.
Enter your total overtime hours worked (per week or per month), then click “Calculate Overtime Pay” to see a full breakdown of your regular pay, overtime pay by tier, total overtime earnings, and total compensation. The results also show your effective hourly rate and pay converted across different periods – hourly, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and yearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5 for time and a half), then multiply by the number of overtime hours worked. For example, if you earn $25/hr and work 10 overtime hours at 1.5x, your overtime pay is $25 x 1.5 x 10 = $375. Use the Overtime Calculator above to do this instantly with multiple rate tiers.
What is time and a half pay?
Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each hour of overtime. If your regular rate is $20/hr, your time and a half rate is $30/hr. This is the most common overtime multiplier used in the United States, Australia, and many other countries.
How much is double time pay?
Double time means you earn twice your regular hourly rate. For a $25/hr worker, double time pay is $50/hr. Some employers pay double time for hours worked on public holidays, Sundays, or after a certain number of overtime hours. Use the Overtime Calculator to add a 2.0x tier and see your exact earnings.
Can I have different overtime rates for different hours?
Yes, many workplaces use tiered overtime rates. For example, the first 2 hours of overtime might be paid at 1.5x, and anything after that at 2x. Some awards and enterprise agreements even have a third tier at 2.5x. The Overtime Calculator supports unlimited tiers – click “+ Add Tier” to set them up.
How many overtime hours can you work per week?
There is no universal cap on overtime hours, but regulations vary by country and industry. In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay for hours over 40 per week but does not limit total hours. In Australia, the National Employment Standards allow employees to refuse unreasonable overtime beyond 38 hours per week. Check your local labor laws and employment agreement for specific rules.
How do I convert overtime pay from weekly to monthly?
To convert weekly overtime pay to monthly, multiply by 4.33 (the average number of weeks per month). For annual, multiply weekly pay by 52. The Overtime Calculator shows your total pay across all periods automatically in the results tags.
Is overtime pay taxed differently than regular pay?
Overtime pay is taxed at the same income tax rate as regular pay in most countries, including the US and Australia. It may seem like overtime is taxed more because the extra income can push you into a higher tax bracket for that portion. Your employer withholds tax based on total earnings for the pay period, which can make the effective rate on overtime appear higher.
