How the overtime estimate works
Total-hours mode separates hours at the entered weekly threshold. Separate-hours mode calculates regular, overtime and double-time categories the user already knows.
The result is an estimate before taxes and deductions. It does not decide whether a worker is covered, exempt, entitled to daily overtime or subject to a state-specific rule.
Worked example
40 regular hours at $20 equals $800. Five overtime hours at $20 and 1.5× equals $150. Total estimated gross pay is $950.
Common uses
- Checking a weekly paycheck estimate
- Comparing overtime multipliers
- Estimating known double-time hours
- Budgeting labor cost
Privacy and limitations
Calculator entries stay in the browser and are not included in analytics events. Optional saves remain on the device until deleted. Always verify important results against official records and applicable requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What does time and a half mean?
Time and a half means 1.5 times the entered hourly rate. A $20 hourly rate produces a $30 overtime rate.
What is the overtime rate for $15, $20 or $25 per hour?
At a 1.5 multiplier, the rates are $22.50, $30.00 and $37.50 per overtime hour.
Is weekend work automatically overtime?
Not necessarily under the federal weekly rule. The applicable workweek total, worker coverage and any state or agreement-specific rules matter.
What is the difference between weekly and daily overtime?
Weekly overtime uses hours in a defined workweek. Daily overtime applies after a daily threshold under certain state rules or agreements and is not automatically determined by this calculator.
Does biweekly payroll mean overtime starts after 80 hours?
A standard weekly overtime calculation reviews each workweek independently, even when payroll covers two weeks.
Does this calculator determine overtime eligibility?
No. It estimates pay from categories and multipliers you provide; it does not determine coverage, exemptions, regular-rate rules, or state requirements.
Does the estimate include taxes or deductions?
No. It shows estimated gross pay before taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
Can I include double-time hours?
Yes. Separate-hours mode includes a double-time category with an adjustable multiplier.