Work out your overtime pay and total wages. Enter your regular hourly rate, the hours worked and the overtime multiplier — time-and-a-half (1.5×) by default.
Overtime is paid at your hourly rate times the multiplier — 1.5× (time-and-a-half) is the common standard, with 2× (double time) for some hours. Overtime pay = rate × multiplier × overtime hours.
Overtime is the higher rate paid for hours worked beyond your normal schedule. The standard premium is time-and-a-half (1.5×) your regular hourly rate, though some hours or agreements pay double time (2×). This calculator adds your regular pay and overtime pay to show your total wages for the period.
At $20/hour with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at 1.5×: regular pay is $800, overtime pay is 20 × 1.5 × 5 = $150, for a total of $950.00.
Overtime rules of thumb
In many places, non-exempt employees earn overtime for hours over 40 in a week at no less than 1.5× their regular rate. The exact threshold and rate depend on your country, state and employment agreement, so treat this as a pay estimate and check your local rules for what legally qualifies as overtime.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5), then by the number of overtime hours.
What is time-and-a-half?
Overtime paid at 1.5× your normal hourly rate — so $20/hr becomes $30/hr for overtime.
What is double time?
Overtime paid at 2× your normal rate, sometimes required for holidays or hours beyond a second threshold.
Is overtime calculated before or after tax?
This tool shows gross overtime pay. Tax and deductions are then applied to your total wages.
Estimates for general guidance only. Overtime eligibility and rates vary by jurisdiction and contract; check your local rules.
Written by the CalcPine team · Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated 16 July 2026 · Method: OT pay = rate × multiplier × OT hours; total = regular pay + OT pay.
