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Overtime Pay Calculator

Estimate gross pay at a customizable overtime multiplier. Change the inputs below to calculate a result immediately. No account required.

Regular pay

$1,000.00

Overtime pay

$187.50

Total gross pay

$1,187.50

How to calculate the answer

Gross = regular hours × base rate + overtime hours × base rate × multiplier.

Worked example

At $25/hour, 40 regular and 5 overtime hours at 1.5× pay $1,187.50.

For the example inputs shown above, the calculated results are:

Regular pay$1,000.00
Overtime pay$187.50
Total gross pay$1,187.50

How to interpret this result

The calculator does not determine overtime eligibility or legal rates.

The initial figures are illustrative examples, not live quotations or historical data. You can change the inputs to model your own situation. Always verify information used for important financial, educational or property decisions.

Further reading and source context

For background and independently maintained guidance, see U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules. This source supplies context rather than personalized verification of the calculator output.

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Frequently asked questions

How is overtime pay calculated?

Overtime hours are paid at your base rate times the overtime multiplier, commonly 1.5, added to regular pay.

Do overtime rules differ by location?

Yes. Federal, state and provincial rules, contracts and job classifications vary. Check the rules that apply to you.

Is the result before tax?

Yes. It is gross pay.

Sources and further reading

Last updated: . Results are estimates for information only and are not financial, medical or professional advice.