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Separate regular hours from overtime and see how the multiplier changes your total gross pay.

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Gross pay

Total pay for this period

US$ 1,300.00US$ 1,000.00 regular pay plus US$ 300.00 overtime pay.
Overtime rateUS$ 37.50
Overtime payUS$ 300.00

How this was calculated

Regular pay
US$ 25.00 × 40 hours
Overtime rate
US$ 25.00 × 1.5
Total pay
US$ 1,000.00 + US$ 300.00
Assumptions used

All hours belong to the same pay period. This tool does not determine legal overtime eligibility or thresholds.

Enter hours from one pay period. Marketivate calculates the overtime rate before adding regular and overtime pay.

This calculator does not determine whether you are legally eligible for overtime or when overtime begins. Check your contract and local labor authority.

Formula checked against Marketivate's published test cases. Last checked 27 July 2026. Read our methodology or report a correction.

The overtime formula

Regular pay equals the base hourly rate multiplied by regular hours. Overtime pay equals the base rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier and overtime hours.

What a multiplier means

A 1.5 multiplier is often called time and a half. A 2.0 multiplier is double time. The correct multiplier, threshold, and eligible earnings can vary by jurisdiction and contract.

Keep the pay period consistent

Do not enter a weekly rate with monthly hours. Regular hours, overtime hours, and the resulting total must refer to the same period.

Exclude unpaid breaks if your payroll rules do.
Add bonuses or shift premiums only when the applicable rule includes them.
Use separate calculations when multiple overtime bands apply.

Eight hours at time and a half

At $25 per hour, 40 regular hours pay $1,000. Eight overtime hours at $37.50 pay $300, for $1,300 total gross pay.

$25 × 40 + ($25 × 1.5 × 8) = $1,300

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming every employee is overtime eligible.
Mixing hours from different pay periods.
Applying the multiplier to total hours instead of overtime hours.
Ignoring a second overtime band such as double time.

Frequently asked questions

What is time and a half?

It is an overtime rate equal to 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

Does overtime always start after 40 hours?

No. Thresholds and eligibility depend on local law, the work arrangement, and the pay period.

Can salaried employees receive overtime?

Sometimes. Salary alone does not settle eligibility. Check the applicable labor rules and employment terms.

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