How to Calculate Overtime Pay
Overtime pay is the extra amount you earn for hours beyond a threshold (often 40 per week). Many employers pay 1.5× or 2× for those hours. This article explains how to calculate overtime pay and links to our overtime pay calculator.
How the Calculation Works
Overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime hours × multiplier. Common: 1.5× (time-and-a-half) or 2× (double time). Example: $24/hour × 8 overtime hours × 1.5 = $288. Add this to your regular pay. Rules vary by location; check your contract and local labor laws.
Use Our Calculator
Use our Overtime Pay Calculator to try your own numbers: /calculators/overtime-pay
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1.5× your regular hourly rate. Use 1.5 as the multiplier in our overtime pay calculator.
Use our hourly to salary calculator for base pay, then add the result from our overtime pay calculator.
It depends on classification and location. Many salaried employees are exempt; check your contract.