Overtime Pay Calculator — 1.5×, Double-Time & Gross Pay

Enter your hourly rate and hours to estimate gross regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings—weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Optional daily OT mode and net-pay estimate. All in your browser.

By Muhammad Abdullah Rauf · Founder, EverydayTools.proUpdated 2026

What is an overtime pay calculator?

An overtime pay calculator estimates gross pay from your hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and an overtime multiplier (often 1.5×). Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay before taxes.

Overtime pay is the premium you earn on hours above your employer's threshold—often 40 hours per week in the United States at time-and-a-half (1.5× your base rate).

Regular pay = hourly rate × regular hours (up to the threshold). Overtime pay = hourly rate × multiplier × overtime hours. When double-time applies, those hours use a 2× multiplier instead of 1.5×.

This calculator supports weekly totals (enter total hours or split regular/OT), daily overtime mode (per-day thresholds such as 8h OT / 12h double-time), region presets, pay frequency scaling, and optional rough net-pay estimates. Results are gross planning figures—not payroll, tax, or legal advice.

All math runs locally in your browser; wage inputs are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

Gross total = (rate × regular hours) + (rate × multiplier × OT hours) + double-time pay when applicable.

Quick answers

Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.

How do you calculate overtime pay?

Overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. Example: $20/hr × 1.5 × 5 OT hours = $150 overtime pay. Add regular pay (rate × regular hours) for total gross.

What is time-and-a-half in dollars?

Time-and-a-half pay per OT hour = hourly rate × 1.5. A $18/hr worker earns $27 for each overtime hour at 1.5×.

Is my wage data uploaded?

No. Hourly rate and hours are processed in your browser. They are not stored on EverydayTools servers during normal use.

How is double-time different from 1.5× overtime?

Double-time uses a 2× multiplier on qualifying hours (often after 12 hours in a day in some states). This tool can split OT hours at 1.5× and double-time hours at 2× when enabled.

Methodology (gross overtime pay)

Regular pay plus overtime premium; double-time hours use 2× when enabled.

Formula

Regular pay = rate × regular hours
OT pay = rate × multiplier × OT hours (not double-time)
Double-time pay = rate × 2 × double-time hours
Total gross = regular + OT + double-time

Assumptions

  • Multiplier applies to the same base hourly rate unless your policy differs
  • Weekly threshold mode treats hours above threshold as all at one OT multiplier unless you split double-time

Limitations

  • Does not apply state-specific daily OT rules automatically beyond presets—you must confirm employer policy
  • Net pay estimates use approximate tax/deduction percentages, not real withholding

How to use Overtime Pay Calculator — 1.5×, Double-Time & Gross Pay

  1. Choose currency and region preset

    Select currency and a US, UK, EU, or custom threshold/multiplier preset that matches your workplace policy.

  2. Enter hourly rate

    Type your gross hourly wage before taxes. Use quick rate chips ($15–$50) or type any amount.

  3. Enter hours worked

    Use auto threshold mode (total hours this week) or manual regular + overtime hours. Enable daily mode for per-day OT thresholds.

  4. Set overtime multiplier

    Keep 1.5× for time-and-a-half or enter 2× for double-time policies. Enable double-time hours if OT and 2× overlap.

  5. Read gross pay and copy summary

    Review regular pay, overtime pay, total gross, and optional period scaling (biweekly/monthly). Copy the summary for records.

Overtime Pay Calculator — 1.5×, Double-Time & Gross Pay examples

45 hours at $20/hr (US 40h threshold, 1.5×)

Input

Rate $20 · 45 total hours · 40h threshold · 1.5×

Output

Gross $950/week

Regular 40×$20 = $800; OT 5×$30 = $150; total $950 before tax.

Daily 10-hour shift (8h reg, 2h OT)

Input

Rate $25 · daily mode · 10h one day · 8h OT threshold

Output

That day: $200 reg + $75 OT = $275

8×$25 + 2×$37.50 (1.5×) = $275 for the day; add other days in the grid.

Who uses Overtime Pay Calculator — 1.5×, Double-Time & Gross Pay?

Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.

Hourly employees checking a paycheck

Verify gross overtime on a busy week before comparing to your pay stub.

Shift workers with daily OT

Model California-style daily thresholds (8h/12h) using per-day hour entry.

Freelancers quoting OT-heavy projects

Estimate gross premium for hours above contract threshold when billing time-and-a-half.

HR and payroll planning

Preview weekly gross OT cost for scheduling decisions—confirm rules with official payroll.

Workflow guides

Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.

From timesheet hours to paycheck estimate

  1. Log clock times in the work hours or timesheet calculator to get total hours.
  2. Split regular vs OT in the overtime hours calculator if needed.
  3. Enter rate and hours here for gross overtime pay and copy the summary.

Reference tables

Overtime pay vs related payroll tools

ToolWhat it calculatesBest for
Overtime Pay Calculator (this page)Gross $ from rate × hours × multiplierPaycheck OT dollar estimate
/overtime-hours-calculatorOT hours only (no dollars)Timesheet hour split
/time-and-a-half-calculator1.5× on a rate and OT hoursQuick time-and-a-half $
/hourly-pay-calculatorHourly → weekly/monthly/yearly grossFull pay periods + job compare
/work-hours-calculatorNet hours from clock timesHours before pay math

Weekly vs daily overtime mode

ModeThresholdWhen to use
Weekly (default)Hours over 40/week (preset)Standard FLSA-style weekly OT planning
Daily gridPer-day 8h OT / 12h double-timeLong shifts, state daily OT rules
Manual reg + OTYou enter both bucketsYou already know hours from payroll

Common mistakes to avoid

Multiplying total hours by 1.5×

Only hours above the threshold get the multiplier. 45h at $20 with 40h threshold → 40×$20 + 5×$30, not 45×$30.

Treating net pay estimate as actual withholding

Use gross totals for planning; confirm taxes and benefits on your real pay stub.

Ignoring employer-specific rules

Presets are references—confirm daily OT, comp time, and salaried exemptions with HR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate overtime pay at 1.5×?

Multiply overtime hours by hourly rate × 1.5, then add regular pay (rate × regular hours). Example: $22/hr, 42h week, 40h threshold → 40×$22 + 2×$33 = $946 gross.

Does this calculator include taxes?

Default results are gross pay before taxes. Optional net-pay mode applies approximate tax/deduction percentages for planning only—not payroll advice.

Can I calculate double-time (2×) pay?

Yes. Enable double-time hours or use a 2× multiplier for hours your policy pays at double rate, separate from 1.5× overtime when both apply.

What is the difference between this and the overtime hours calculator?

The overtime hours calculator splits how many hours are regular vs OT. This page converts those hours into dollar pay using your rate and multiplier.

Does it work for biweekly or monthly pay periods?

Yes—select pay frequency to scale the weekly gross estimate to biweekly, monthly, or yearly equivalents for budgeting.

Are my pay inputs stored on a server?

No. Calculations run locally in your browser during normal use. Nothing is uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

Is California daily overtime supported?

Use daily mode with per-day hour entry and 8h/12h thresholds to approximate daily OT and double-time. Confirm exact rules with your employer or state labor agency.

How much overtime will I make this week?

Enter hourly rate and total hours (or daily hours). Overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × OT hours (typical). Example: $22/hr with 5 OT hours → $22 × 1.5 × 5 = $165 overtime pay, plus regular pay.

Does this overtime calculator include taxes?

Results default to gross pay. Optional take-home mode applies approximate tax and deduction percentages for planning—not real payroll withholding.

Privacy, accuracy, and trust

Privacy

Hourly rate, hours, and currency selections are processed in your browser—they are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

Accuracy

Gross pay follows the formula you enter (rate × hours × multipliers). Employer rounding, comp time, and exemptions may differ.

Gross pay estimates for planning only—not payroll processing, tax filing, or legal advice. Confirm overtime rules with your employer. Financial results are estimates for planning only — not tax, legal, or investment advice. Verify with your employer, institution, or a qualified professional.

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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-21.