How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply the OT rate by overtime hours, then add regular pay.
Overtime Calculator
Combine straight-time and overtime hours into one paycheck total with a custom OT multiplier.
Enter rate and hours
Add regular hours, overtime hours, and the OT multiplier (default 1.5).
About this calculator
How to use Overtime Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Total pay adds regular earnings to overtime earnings. Overtime rate equals hourly rate times the OT multiplier.
How to use
- Enter your base hourly rate.
- Enter regular and overtime hours.
- Confirm or change the OT multiplier (1.5 is common).
- Select Calculate to view total pay and OT rate.
Formulas & reference
OT rate = hourly rate × OT multiplierRegular pay = hourly rate × regular hoursOT pay = OT rate × OT hoursTotal pay = regular pay + OT pay
OT multipliers
- 1.5× = time and a half
- 2.0× = double time
- Regular hours are paid at base rate
- OT hours use the premium rate
Calculation logic
Regular pay uses straight time. Overtime pay uses rate × multiplier × OT hours. Both parts are summed for the total.
Local labor rules may define when overtime starts and which multiplier applies. This tool does not enforce legal thresholds.
Overtime Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculation and how to interpret the estimate.
What is the default multiplier?
1.5, which is time and a half.
Can I use double time?
Yes. Set the OT multiplier to 2.
Are regular hours required?
You can enter zero regular hours if you only need OT pay.
Does this check FLSA rules?
No. Enter hours and multipliers according to your workplace policy and local law.
Is the OT rate shown?
Yes. Results include the effective overtime hourly rate.