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📘 Overview: Work Hours & Overtime Pay Calculator
The Work Hours & Overtime Pay Calculator helps you track weekly work hours, calculate your regular and overtime pay, and estimate your total earnings. This tool is designed for maximum flexibility — supporting lunch break deductions, premium pay rates, secondary job roles, and multi-currency conversions.
Whether you're an hourly employee, freelancer, gig worker, or manager, this calculator helps you ensure pay accuracy and stay compliant with labor laws. It’s perfect for:
- ✅ Verifying paycheck accuracy
- 💬 Quoting freelance or contract work
- 📆 Planning budgets and work schedules
- 📋 Managing team payroll and reporting
Supports users globally — just set your currency and overtime rules.
📐 Formula & Methodology
Regular Pay:
Regular Pay = Base Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay:
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier)
Total Pay:
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Bonuses
- Base Hours: Total hours worked up to the overtime threshold (commonly 40 hrs/week)
- Overtime Hours: Hours beyond the threshold, paid at a higher rate (e.g., 1.5x, 2x)
- Breaks: Subtracted before pay is calculated (e.g., unpaid lunch breaks)
You can also add custom pay rates for weekend or night shifts, and calculate totals for primary and secondary job roles independently.
🧪 Example Pay Scenarios
- Standard Overtime: 48 hours/week @ $20/hour, 1.5x OT rate
➤ Regular Pay: $800
➤ Overtime Pay: $120
➤ Total Pay: $920 - No Overtime: 38 hours/week @ €25/hour
➤ Regular Pay: €950 - Weekend Premium: 10 hrs @ £15/hour + 1.25x multiplier
➤ Base Pay: £150 → Premium Pay: £187.50 - Lunch Deductions: 42 hrs total with 0.5 hr daily lunch breaks
➤ Total Paid Hours: 39.5 (no overtime)
💡 Use Cases
- 🧑💻 Freelancers and gig workers tracking income across clients
- 📋 Employees verifying paycheck and overtime breakdowns
- 💼 Small business owners preparing payroll reports
- 🕒 Shift workers tracking night, weekend, or holiday premiums
- 👩🏫 Teachers or HR professionals explaining wage rules to others
📌 Tips for Accurate Payroll Calculation
- 🔍 Always check local labor laws for overtime thresholds and multipliers
- 🕛 Deduct unpaid lunch breaks to avoid overestimating hours
- 🌙 Apply custom multipliers for weekend or night shifts if applicable
- 👥 Use the secondary rate field when working multiple jobs
- 📤 Use the export/copy buttons to share results with your payroll provider or accountant
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How is overtime calculated?
Overtime = hours beyond your threshold (e.g., 40 hours/week) × hourly rate × multiplier (e.g., 1.5x). You can adjust this based on your country or contract.
Can I use this tool for bi-weekly or monthly earnings?
Yes — sum your hours for each pay period and use the calculator weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Just be consistent with how you enter hours and overtime thresholds.
Can this handle multiple job roles?
Yes. Use the advanced fields to enter hours and rates for a second role. The calculator will compute earnings from both jobs and display the combined total.
Can I change the currency?
Yes — choose from $, €, £, ₹, or other currencies using the selector. It updates all labels and results instantly.
Are my hours or pay data stored?
No — the calculator is fully client-side. Your data stays private and is erased when the page reloads.
Is the calculator mobile-friendly?
Yes. It adapts perfectly to phones and tablets. You can enter hours, adjust settings, and view results easily on the go.