How to use this result
When only part of a week earns a differential, multiplying the base rate plus that differential by 1.5 for every overtime hour can give the wrong total. This tool first calculates included straight-time earnings for all hours, then derives a weighted rate.
All entered differentials and the allocated bonus are included in the model. Some qualifying premiums or discretionary bonuses may receive different treatment. This simplified calculation does not decide which payments can legally be excluded.
The formula
Worked example
Using the example inputs loaded above:
$1,772.33
Gross weekly pay including overtime.
Common questions
Why is the premium only 0.5 times the regular rate?
The straight-time earnings already pay the base portion for every worked hour. Adding half-time for the overtime hours completes time and a half without double-counting.
Can I enter a bonus covering several weeks?
Allocate the appropriate amount to this workweek before entering it. The model does not allocate a multimonth bonus for you.
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.
- U.S. Department of Labor: regular rate of pay
- U.S. Department of Labor: bonuses and overtime
- U.S. Department of Labor: healthcare overtime examples
Formula version 1.0 · Reference check: September 7, 2026 · Report a calculation issue