Is overtime always paid at 1.5 times?
No. The rate depends on applicable laws, agreements, and employer policies.
Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross earnings from hours and rate.
Enter the hours worked in each category and the overtime multiplier that applies.
Total pay = regular hours × hourly rate + overtime hours × hourly rate × overtime multiplier.
Examples show gross pay before withholding.
| Hours and rate | Gross pay | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 40 regular hours; 8 overtime hours; $15.00 rate; 1.5× | Regular $600.00; overtime $180.00; total $780.00 | Overtime rate is $22.50 per hour. |
| 40 regular hours; 6 overtime hours; $18.50 rate; 2× | Regular $740.00; overtime $222.00; total $962.00 | Double time pays $37.00 for each overtime hour. |
| 35 regular hours; 4 overtime hours; $20.00 rate; 1.5× | Regular $700.00; overtime $120.00; total $820.00 | Four overtime hours are paid at $30.00 per hour. |
No. The rate depends on applicable laws, agreements, and employer policies.
No. It reports estimated gross pay before taxes and deductions.
Sometimes. Applicable rules may require a regular-rate calculation that differs from base pay.
Calculate each group of hours separately, then add the pay components. A blended regular rate may also be required under applicable payroll rules.