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How to Use the Overtime Pay Calculator

Enter your regular hourly rate and total hours worked in the period — the calculator separates regular hours from overtime hours (based on the applicable threshold) and applies the correct premium rate to the overtime portion, showing total pay for the period.

The Overtime Pay Calculator applies the correct premium rate to qualifying hours — here's what to enter.

Entering rate and hours

Enter your regular hourly rate and total hours worked — the calculator applies the standard time-and-a-half rate to hours beyond the threshold, showing regular pay and overtime pay separately alongside the combined total.

Adjusting for a daily overtime rule if applicable

If your jurisdiction has a daily overtime rule (as covered in the weekly-vs-daily guide), entering hours by individual day rather than just a weekly total (if the tool supports this) gives a more accurate calculation that accounts for both possible overtime triggers.

Frequently asked questions

Does the calculator account for a higher overtime multiplier like double-time?

Check whether the specific tool supports adjusting the overtime multiplier — some situations (certain holidays or specific state rules) require a rate higher than the standard 1.5x, which needs to be set explicitly if applicable.

Can I use this for a salaried, non-exempt employee eligible for overtime?

Yes — converting the salary to an equivalent hourly rate first (using the Salary to Hourly Converter), then entering that rate here, applies the correct overtime calculation to a non-exempt salaried employee's situation.