Overtime Pay Calculator
Overtime pay calculator: total pay with time-and-a-half or double time, from hourly wage and hours worked.
P = w · (h + m · o)
How to use this calculator
- Choose the quantity you want under “Solve for”.
- Type the known values and pick their units: any combination works.
- The result updates as you type. Open “Show the steps” to see the substitution.
Total pay = wage × (regular hours + multiplier × overtime hours). Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Change the multiplier to 2 for double time.
Formula
P = w · (h + m · o)
| Symbol | Quantity | Units |
|---|---|---|
| w | Hourly wage | $, €, £ |
| h | Regular hours | — |
| o | Overtime hours | — |
| m | Overtime multiplier | — |
| P | Total pay | $, €, £ |
Worked example
Given: w = 20.00 $ · h = 40 · o = 6 · m = 1.5
P = w · (h + m · o)
Result: P = 980.00 $
Frequently asked questions
What is the pay for 46 hours at $20 with time and a half?
20 × (40 + 1.5 × 6) = $980.