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Calculate total pay from regular and overtime hours, with overtime paid at its own multiplier.
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Overtime hours are legally required to be paid at a higher rate than regular hours in most jurisdictions -- commonly 1.5x ("time and a half") for hours beyond a standard threshold, and sometimes 2x ("double time") for certain circumstances. This calculator keeps regular and overtime pay separate rather than blending them into one averaged rate, matching how overtime actually works.
Enter your hourly rate, your regular hours worked, your overtime hours worked, and the overtime multiplier that applies (1.5 is the most common US standard; some situations use 2.0 for double time).
Regular Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours
Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × Multiplier × Overtime Hours
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Overtime eligibility and thresholds vary by jurisdiction and employment classification (many salaried/exempt employees aren't entitled to overtime at all) -- always confirm your specific rights and your employer's policy rather than assuming the common 40-hour/1.5x standard applies universally.
The tool needs you to decide which hours are regular and which are overtime before you enter them. Under the common US federal approach, non-exempt employees get overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states and some employers also add daily thresholds or special rules, so check the Department of Labor website, your state labor agency, or your employer's written policy. If you worked 47 hours in one week, enter 40 regular and 7 overtime, not 47 regular.
Hypothetical example: $18.50 per hour, 40 regular hours, 7 overtime hours at 1.5x. Regular pay = 18.50 x 40 = $740.00. Overtime rate = 18.50 x 1.5 = $27.75. Overtime pay = 27.75 x 7 = $194.25. Gross total = $934.25.
To verify a paycheck, enter your hourly rate and the hours shown on the stub. Compare the calculated regular and overtime amounts against the stub lines. If the totals are close but not identical, the difference might be rounding, shift differentials, or a rate that is blended in some way. If the overtime line is missing or paid at the straight rate, ask your payroll department to explain, and if the answer is not satisfactory, contact your state labor agency or the Department of Labor.
Overtime pay is gross, so taxes reduce it, and higher earnings in a pay period may push withholding higher for that check. That does not mean overtime costs you money overall, because taxes are figured on annual income, but the net gain per hour is less than the gross amount. To estimate the take-home effect, run your weekly total through the paycheck calculator. Consider also the cost of childcare or commuting time that extra hours may bring.
If you are salaried, do not assume you are exempt from or entitled to overtime. Eligibility depends on job duties and other criteria set by law, not merely on being paid a salary. If you are unsure, check with the Department of Labor or your state agency, or consult an employment attorney.
It's the common term for the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier -- an hour of overtime pays 1.5 times your regular hourly rate.
Double time (2x) rules vary by jurisdiction and employer policy -- some places require it for hours beyond a higher daily threshold, or for work on certain holidays, but it's far less universal than the standard 1.5x rate.
No -- many salaried "exempt" employees (based on job duties and salary level, not just being salaried) aren't legally entitled to overtime pay at all, while hourly "non-exempt" employees generally are.
Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier. At $22 per hour and 1.5x, the overtime rate is $33 per hour.
The federal standard is per workweek, but some states or employers have daily rules. Check your local requirements.
No, the result is gross pay before any deductions. Use the paycheck calculator for net pay.
This tool uses a single rate. For multiple rates, calculate each portion separately or ask payroll how the regular rate is determined.
Reference: Internal Revenue Service