How to use this result
Enter the regular rate used for overtime, which may differ from the base rate on your offer letter. The result separates the total earnings on overtime hours from the additional premium, so you can see both.
Use worked hours for the same workweek. For example, 40 worked hours plus eight hours of paid leave does not automatically mean eight federal overtime hours. This is a configurable weekly model; it does not implement every state, exemption, or collective agreement.
The formula
Worked example
Using the example inputs loaded above:
$1,560.00
Gross pay for this workweek.
Common questions
Why show the extra premium separately?
At a $30 regular rate, one time-and-a-half hour pays $45 total. Only $15 is the premium above straight time.
Can I average two weeks together?
Do not use this weekly calculator that way. Our biweekly tool calculates each week independently and then adds the pay.
Assumptions & references
Amounts use USD. Results are planning estimates using your entries, with dollars rounded only for display. Each tool covers the model described here; it does not determine payroll or tax obligations. Read the calculation methodology.
Formula version 1.0 · Reference check: September 7, 2026 · Report a calculation issue