Overtime Calculator
Split one week into regular, overtime, and double-time hours. WageClear draws where your pay comes from and totals it across the week, two weeks, month, and year.
| Component | Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 40 | $25.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Overtime | 6 | $37.50 | $225.00 |
| Double time | 2 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Weekly total | $1,325.00 |
Premium is the extra above straight time: $125.00 of your week is overtime and double-time premium.
If you work these hours every week
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,325.00 |
| Biweekly (2 weeks) | $2,650.00 |
| Monthly (avg.) | $5,741.67 |
| Yearly (52 weeks) | $68,900.00 |
How to use the overtime calculator
- Enter your hourly rate — your straight-time wage before any overtime.
- Fill in regular hours (usually up to 40), then any overtime hours and double-time hours for the week.
- Adjust the multipliers if needed. The defaults are 1.5× for overtime and 2× for double time.
- Read the stacked bar: the teal block is your base pay, and the two lighter blocks are the overtime and double-time premiums stacked on top.
- Scroll to the totals to see the same week projected across two weeks, a month, and a year, then copy the breakdown.
Reading the breakdown, not just the total
Most overtime calculators hand you one number and stop. WageClear splits that number into the parts that actually matter. Every hour you work earns your base rate first; overtime and double time then add a premium on top. Seeing those premiums separately tells you what the extra hours are really worth.
In the default example — $25 an hour, 40 regular hours, 6 overtime, 2 double time — every hour first earns the $25 base, which comes to $1,200 across all 48 hours. The 6 overtime hours add a 50% premium ($75), and the 2 double-time hours add a 100% premium ($50). The total is $1,325, and $125 of that is pure premium you would not see on a flat schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How is weekly overtime pay calculated?
Pay your regular hours at your normal rate, pay overtime hours at 1.5× that rate, and pay any double-time hours at 2×. Add the three together for gross weekly pay. This tool does the arithmetic and shows how much of the total is premium.
What's the difference between overtime and double time?
Overtime is usually 1.5× your rate; double time is 2×. Federal law requires 1.5× past 40 hours a week. Double time is not a federal requirement — it typically comes from a state rule, a company policy, or a union contract for holidays or very long shifts.
Do overtime and double-time hours count toward the 40-hour threshold?
All hours you actually work count toward the weekly total. This calculator lets you enter each bucket directly, so classify your hours the way your employer's policy and your state's rules define them, then read the resulting pay.
How do I turn a weekly figure into an annual salary?
Multiply the weekly total by 52. The tool does this for you and also shows biweekly and monthly figures. Remember it assumes an identical week every time; weeks with no overtime will pull the real annual number down.
Is this gross or net pay?
Everything shown is gross — before taxes, insurance, and other deductions. Your take-home pay will be lower, and the exact amount depends on your withholding, benefits, and where you live.
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WageClear provides estimates for general information only. It is not tax, payroll, or legal advice, and overtime eligibility depends on your job classification and local law. Verify pay questions with your employer, a licensed professional, or your state labor department.