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Overtime pay calculator

Enter the hourly rate, the number of overtime hours, and the pay multipliers. The calculator works out overtime pay and the effective multiplier.

Overtime hours up to this threshold are paid at the first multiplier, hours beyond it at the second. A common practice is 2 hours, but check your employment contract and local law
1.5 is commonly used, but it's not a universal figure — check what applies to your situation
2 is commonly used — check what applies to your situation as well

Result

Overtime pay

Effective multiplier

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This calculation is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified professional. Formulas and rates may not fit your exact situation — double-check the figures before making decisions.

How it is calculated

Overtime hours up to the threshold are paid at the first multiplier, hours beyond it at the second: pay = hourly rate × (hours up to threshold × first multiplier + hours beyond threshold × second multiplier).

The multipliers and threshold here are editable fields, not built-in constants: these figures differ by country, industry and collective agreement, and in some places overtime is compensated differently altogether (time off instead of pay). The common practice of 1.5× for the first hours and 2× for the rest is shown as a starting point, not as a rule that applies everywhere.

Effective multiplier = overtime pay ÷ (overtime hours × hourly rate) — how much more expensive overtime works out to be on average per hour, accounting for the fact that some hours may fall under one multiplier and some under the other.

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