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Overview
The Work Hours & Overtime Pay Calculator is your all-in-one tool for accurately tracking weekly work hours, calculating regular and overtime pay, and estimating total earnings. It supports different currencies, customizable overtime rates, lunch break deductions, and even multiple job roles. Whether you’re a freelancer, hourly employee, contractor, or small business owner, this tool helps you stay on top of your work hours and payroll.
Use it to check paychecks, plan budgets, negotiate contracts, or ensure compliance with labor laws. Our calculator is ideal for users in the US, UK, EU, and beyond—just set your currency and rules.
Formula & Methodology
Regular Pay:
Base Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay:
Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier)
Total Pay:
Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Bonuses
Base Hours are all hours worked up to the overtime threshold (usually 40 per week). Overtime Hours are hours above this threshold, paid at a higher rate. The tool can also factor in lunch breaks, premium rates for weekends or night shifts, and secondary job roles.
Examples
- Standard Overtime: 48 total hours, hourly rate $20, overtime rate 1.5 →
Regular Pay: $800
Overtime Pay: $120
Total Pay: $920 - No Overtime: 38 hours, hourly rate €25 →
Regular Pay: €950 - Weekend Bonus: 10 weekend hours, weekend rate x1.25, base rate £15 →
Weekend Pay: £187.50 (vs £150 base) - Lunch Deduction: 42 hours worked, 0.5h lunch break daily →
Total Paid Hours: 39.5 (no overtime)
Use Cases
- Freelancers and independent contractors calculating weekly or monthly income
- Employees verifying paycheck accuracy and overtime rules
- Managers or HR staff preparing payroll or overtime reports
- Small business owners estimating wage costs and overtime exposure
- Shift workers tracking night and weekend premium hours
- Anyone needing a transparent, multi-currency work hours tracker
Tips for Accurate Payroll Calculation
- Double-check your employment contract for local overtime laws and pay rates
- Always enter break times to avoid overestimating payable hours
- Use custom rates for night shifts or public holidays if applicable
- For multiple job roles, split hours and use the secondary rate field
- Export or copy results to share with your employer, accountant, or payroll provider
FAQ
How is overtime calculated?
Overtime hours are any hours above the set threshold (commonly 40 per week in the US). These hours are multiplied by your overtime rate—usually 1.5x, but this can vary by country or contract.
Can I use this for monthly or bi-weekly calculations?
Yes, simply sum your hours for the period and enter them as weekly values or repeat the calculation for each week.
What if I work multiple jobs?
Enter hours and pay rates for your primary and secondary roles using the advanced section. Total earnings will combine both roles.
Can I change the currency?
Yes, use the currency selector above the calculator to switch between $, €, £, and more.
Are my calculations saved?
For privacy, your entries are not stored on our server. Refreshing the page clears your data.