How this overtime pay calculator works
Overtime is the extra pay you earn for hours worked beyond your normal schedule. Those hours are usually paid at a higher rate than your regular wage — most often time and a half (1.5×) and sometimes double time (2×). This calculator splits your pay into a regular portion and an overtime portion, then adds them together for your total gross earnings.
The math is straightforward. Your regular pay is your hourly rate multiplied by the regular hours you worked. Your overtime rate is your hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier, and your overtime pay is that overtime rate multiplied by your overtime hours. Total gross pay is simply regular pay plus overtime pay.
Reference note: overtime thresholds and rates vary by country, state and employer. The values below are common examples only — check your local rules. All amounts are gross pay; this tool does not account for taxes or withholding, so your take-home pay will be lower.
| Multiplier | Name | Rate on a $20 wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5× | Time and a half | $30.00 / hour |
| 2× | Double time | $40.00 / hour |
Frequently asked questions
- How is overtime pay calculated?
- Overtime pay is your hourly rate × the overtime multiplier × your overtime hours — at time and a half that is rate × 1.5 × OT hours. Add it to your regular pay (rate × regular hours) for total gross pay before taxes.
- What is time and a half?
- Time and a half means each overtime hour is paid at 1.5 times your normal rate. If you earn $20 an hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $30 an hour. It is the most common overtime rate.
- What is double time?
- Double time means each overtime hour is paid at 2 times your normal rate, so $20 an hour becomes $40 an hour. It is often used for holidays or hours far beyond the normal schedule, depending on local rules.
- When does overtime start (40 hours)?
- In the United States, federal rules generally treat hours beyond 40 in a workweek as overtime. Some states and contracts use a daily threshold instead, so check your local laws and employer policy.
- Is this before or after tax?
- All figures are gross pay, before income tax, Social Security, Medicare, insurance and other deductions. Your net take-home pay will be lower and depends on your location and withholdings.
- How do I figure my overtime rate?
- Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier: 1.5 for time and a half, 2 for double time. For example, $18 an hour at time and a half is $18 × 1.5 = $27 an hour.