Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate weekly and annualized earnings with overtime multipliers like 1.5x or 2.0x.
Inputs
Weekly gross pay
$1,372
Annualized gross pay
$71,344
Overtime hourly rate
$42
Blended hourly rate
$29.83
| Regular pay | $1,120 |
| Overtime pay | $252 |
| Monthly average pay | $5,945 |
Last reviewed: February 9, 2026
Overtime Dataset Examples
| Hourly | Regular hours | OT hours | Multiplier | Weekly gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 40 | 5 | 1.5x | $950 |
| $28 | 40 | 10 | 1.5x | $1,540 |
| $35 | 40 | 8 | 2.0x | $1,960 |
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Common Use Cases
Shift planning
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Contract comparison
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Budget forecasting
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Frequently Asked Questions
What multiplier should I use?
Use your employer policy: often 1.5x, sometimes 2.0x for special cases.
Does this account for overtime tax myths?
No special tax rule is assumed here; this is gross-pay math.
Can I set regular hours below 40?
Yes, you can model non-standard schedules directly.
Why annualized pay looks high?
Annualization assumes the same overtime every week of the year.
Can this replace payroll calculations?
No. Payroll and labor rules can vary by employer and state.
Methodology & Data Quality
This overtime pay calculator is a planning tool. We publish how estimates are computed so results are easy to audit.
Last reviewed: February 9, 2026
How we calculate
- Compute regular pay as hourly rate times regular weekly hours.
- Compute overtime pay as hourly rate times overtime multiplier times overtime hours.
- Sum weekly pay and derive monthly and annualized gross estimates.
Assumptions
- Default regular schedule is 40 hours per week.
- Inputs represent gross earnings before taxes and deductions.
- Multiplier is user-controlled (for example 1.5x or 2.0x).
Limitations
- State labor rules can vary for overtime eligibility and calculation.
- This tool does not classify exempt vs non-exempt status.
- Taxes, benefits, and shift premiums are not included.