Overtime Calculator
When a week runs long, the first question is usually how much time is regular vs overtime. This page isolates that split so overtime pay can be checked fast.
Overtime Basics
In many U.S. payroll setups, overtime starts after 40 worked hours in a workweek. Regular hours are capped at 40 and overtime hours are the remainder.
Overtime Pay Formula
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours x Hourly Rate x 1.5
Total Weekly Pay = (Regular Hours x Rate) + Overtime Pay
After overtime is confirmed, you can move to the hourly pay calculator to estimate total gross pay for the week.
Example Overtime Scenarios
43 Hours at $22/hr: 40 regular + 3 overtime. Overtime pay is 3 x 22 x 1.5 = $99.
50 Hours at $18/hr: 10 overtime hours. Overtime pay is 10 x 18 x 1.5 = $270.
No Overtime Case: 38 hours means all hours remain regular.
Overnight Week: four 10:00 PM-6:00 AM shifts plus one 9-hour day can cross 40 quickly after break deductions.
Part-Time Surge Week: worker scheduled for 28 hours picks up weekend shifts and lands at 41h 10m.
Common Overtime Mistakes
Using raw shift time: overtime should be based on paid worked time after unpaid breaks.
Ignoring overnight impact: cross-midnight shifts can push weekly totals over 40 faster than expected.
Skipping weekly reconciliation: day-by-day checks without weekly sum can miss threshold crossings.
No pay cross-check: after overtime is identified, confirm gross-pay impact with pay calculator hourly.
Overtime rules can vary by role and jurisdiction. This page provides planning guidance, not legal advice.
FAQ
How do I separate regular hours from overtime hours?
Cap regular time at 40 weekly hours, then classify any additional worked time as overtime.
What does “time and a half” mean in practice?
It means overtime hours are multiplied by 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
Should break time be removed before overtime math?
Yes, unpaid breaks are typically removed first so overtime is based on paid worked time.
Can I have overtime even if I worked only five days?
Yes. Overtime depends on total weekly paid hours, not just number of days worked.
What page should I use before overtime review?
Clean daily entries first on the time card or payroll hours pages, then perform overtime checks.