How to use this calculator
Estimate how much overtime can add to a paycheck using your hourly wage, hours, and overtime multiplier.
How the calculation works
- Calculates regular earnings from regular hours and hourly wage.
- Calculates overtime earnings using the chosen multiplier.
- Combines both amounts and divides by total hours for the effective rate.
Formula
Total earnings = regular hours x wage + overtime hours x wage x multiplier.
Example
At 25 per hour, 40 regular hours plus 5 overtime hours at 1.5x totals 1,187.50.
Understanding your result
Use the total and effective hourly rate to see how overtime changes a paycheck. Actual rules can vary by location, employer, and role.
Assumptions and limitations
- Overtime rules vary by country, region, employer, and job type.
- This calculator is a planning estimate, not legal or labor advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1.5x always the correct overtime rate?
No. Overtime rules vary by region, employer, job type, and contract.
What is effective hourly rate?
It is total earnings divided by total hours, useful for comparing overtime-heavy weeks.