Pay & compensation
Overtime Pay Calculator
Overtime rules vary by country and collective agreement. Enter your regular pay and multiplier to see the exact earnings added by extra hours.
Total pay
US$1,375.00
for this pay cycle
- Regular pay
- US$1,000.00
- Overtime pay
- US$375.00
- Overtime hourly rate
- US$37.50
- Effective hourly rate
- US$27.50
Statutory overtime regulations differ significantly by country and labor union contract.
How the calculator works
Regular hours are paid at base rate, while overtime hours receive the multiplier premium. The effective rate reflects your true average pay per hour worked.
Formula
Overtime pay = Base rate × Multiplier × Overtime hours
Total pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay
When this is useful
- Auditing paycheck accuracy after periods of high overtime
- Evaluating the financial gain of taking on weekend or night shifts
- Comparing time-and-a-half with double-time policies
Benchmark Figures
5 overtime hours10 overtime hours15 overtime hours20 overtime hours
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Frequently asked questions
What does time and a half mean?
Time and a half means you receive 1.5 times your standard hourly rate for overtime hours. For instance, at a $25 base wage, your overtime rate is $37.50 per hour.