Calculator tool
How this calculator works
Use the explanation to understand the formula, assumptions, and practical limits behind the calculator result.
What the Calculator Assumes
The tool adds your daily hours for one week. It treats the first 40 hours as regular time and any hours above 40 as overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly wage you enter.
Pay Formula
A Simple Example
| Measure | Example |
|---|---|
| Weekly hours | 46 |
| Regular hours | 40 |
| Overtime hours | 6 |
| Hourly wage | 20 |
Gross pay is:
Important Limit
This matches a common US weekly overtime model, but actual pay rules can differ by jurisdiction, job classification, employer policy, bonuses, or daily overtime rules. The result is a gross-pay estimate, not a payroll-law decision.
Frequently asked questions
Why does overtime start after 40 hours?
Because that is the threshold hard-coded into this calculator. It matches a common US weekly overtime model, but your actual rule may differ.
Does the result include tax deductions?
No. It estimates gross pay before taxes, benefits, garnishments, or other payroll deductions.
What if my employer pays daily overtime or a different premium?
Then this result may not match your paycheck. The current tool uses only weekly hours above 40 at 1.5x.
Can salaried employees use this calculator?
Only if the pay arrangement is actually hourly or you are intentionally estimating an hourly-equivalent scenario. Exempt salaried roles may follow different pay rules.
