How Overtime Pay Works (Time-and-a-Half vs Double Time)
Overtime pay is typically calculated by multiplying your base hourly rate by an overtime multiplier (often 1.5×). This calculator helps you see your total pay and the extra amount earned from overtime hours.
What This Calculator Shows
- Regular pay = base rate × regular hours
- Overtime pay = base rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours
- Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay
- Extra earned = overtime pay − (base rate × overtime hours)
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- Percentage Calculator – calculate raises and pay increases.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is “time-and-a-half”?
Time-and-a-half means you earn 1.5× your normal hourly rate for overtime hours.
2) What is “double time”?
Double time means you earn 2× your normal hourly rate for overtime hours.
3) What does “extra earned” mean?
It shows how much more you earned because overtime has a higher rate: overtime pay minus the same hours paid at your base rate.
4) Does this include taxes?
No. This calculator is gross pay. For net pay, use our Take-Home Pay Calculator.
5) Can I use a custom overtime multiplier?
Yes. Select “Custom” and enter the multiplier your employer uses (for example, 1.75×).