How the overtime estimate works
Hours up to your regular threshold are multiplied by the base hourly rate. Hours above that threshold are multiplied by your overtime multiplier. If you provide a double-time threshold, hours above it are calculated separately using the double-time multiplier.
Why the thresholds are editable
Pay arrangements and applicable rules vary. Rather than silently assuming one policy fits everyone, this calculator lets you enter the threshold and multipliers you actually need.
47 hours at $20/hour, overtime after 40, 1.5× multiplier
The first 40 hours are regular time. The remaining 7 hours are overtime. The overtime rate in this example is $30 per hour.
Common questions
Can I change the overtime threshold?
Yes. The threshold is editable so the arithmetic can match the rule or pay arrangement you are evaluating.
What does the optional double-time field do?
If supplied, hours above that threshold are separated from ordinary overtime and multiplied by the double-time multiplier you enter.
Does this calculator determine overtime eligibility?
No. It estimates pay from the hours, thresholds, rates, and multipliers you provide. It does not determine legal coverage or eligibility.
Regular, overtime, and optional double-time formulas are documented on How calculations work.
Start with accurate total hours
This calculator is the pay-split step: it assumes you already know the hours to evaluate. For a recurring work schedule, calculate the weekly total with the Work Hours Calculator. For different clock-in and clock-out times across the week, total them with the Time Card Calculator.
The overtime threshold and multipliers remain inputs because the correct values depend on the rule or pay arrangement you are evaluating. The calculator applies the arithmetic you enter rather than silently choosing an eligibility rule for you.