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Overtime Pay

Calculate gross pay for a period that mixes regular and overtime hours, with an adjustable overtime multiplier. See both the total and the overtime portion on its own.

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Worked example

Gross: $1,078.00 · OT pay: $198.00

How it’s solved

Worked on the example above, step by step — follow along and you can do it on paper next time, no tool required.

  1. Overtime hours pay a multiple of the base rate; add that to regular pay for the gross.
  2. Overtime pay = rate × multiplier × OT hours
    $22.00 × 1.5 × 6 = $198.00
  3. Gross = rate × regular hours + overtime pay
    $22.00 × 40 + $198.00 = $1,078.00

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Frequently asked

What multiplier should I use?

Time-and-a-half (1.5×) is standard in the US for hours over 40 a week; some roles pay double time (2×).

How is gross calculated?

Gross = rate × regular hours + rate × multiplier × overtime hours.

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