Is 1.5× always correct?

Many U.S. non-exempt roles use time-and-a-half after 40 hours, but rules vary by jurisdiction, industry, and contract. Double-time or weekly caps may apply—verify locally.

Does this include taxes or benefits?

No. Output is gross pay before withholdings. Net pay depends on W-4 settings, benefits deductions, and state rules.

What is blended hourly rate?

Total gross divided by total hours worked—useful to see the effective hourly rate when overtime lifts average earnings.

Overtime Calculator

Multiply overtime hours by your premium rate on top of regular wages to estimate gross pay for the period.

Hours & rates

Overtime is calculated as base hourly rate × overtime hours × multiplier (often 1.5 in the U.S. for non-exempt workers).

Base hourly rate ($)

Regular hours

Overtime hours

Overtime multiplier

Total gross pay

$1372.00

Blended rate: $29.83/hr over 46.00 hours

Breakdown

Regular pay: $1120.00
Overtime (1.5×): $252.00

Labor cost and pricing

Overtime increases your fully loaded labor cost per hour. If client work triggers premium pay, your project rates or quotes should reflect that—or margin erodes quietly. This calculator separates regular and overtime components so you can see the gross impact of extra hours before payroll runs.

Pair with the freelance rate calculator for owner compensation targets and the cost per unit calculator when labor drives product cost. Explore hiring context in how to hire your first employee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Run payroll math alongside billing

When hours connect to client invoices, Billed helps you document work and get paid for the effort—including overtime-heavy weeks.

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