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Overtime Pay Calculator

Estimate gross weekly earnings with regular and overtime hours separated.

Uses the common US convention: 1.5× pay after 40 hours. This is an estimate, not payroll or legal advice.

Gross weekly pay

How it works

This estimate uses the common 40-hour, 1.5× convention. Actual eligibility and rules vary by role and jurisdiction.

Pay = rate × regular hours + 1.5 × rate × overtime hours

Worked example

At $20 per hour for 45 hours, regular pay is $800, overtime pay is $150, and gross pay is $950.

How to use this tool

  • Enter the known values and choose units where available.
  • Check the primary result and supporting details.
  • Clear or replace an input to calculate another case.

Frequently asked questions

What happens with invalid or incomplete inputs?

The result remains blank until the required inputs form a finite, meaningful calculation. Zero denominators and physically impossible negative quantities are not calculated.

Can I use decimal values?

Yes. The tool accepts decimals and keeps full precision for the calculation while rounding the displayed result for readability.