Overtime pay guide

Overtime pay is usually calculated from a regular rate, extra hours and an overtime multiplier. The difficulty is not the formula; it is knowing which hours and rates actually count.

Basic formula

A simple estimate is regular hourly rate multiplied by overtime hours multiplied by the overtime multiplier. For example, time-and-a-half uses a 1.5 multiplier.

Common mistakes

People often forget unpaid breaks, use gross pay when they meant take-home pay, mix weekly and monthly figures, or assume overtime rules are the same in every role and country.

Before relying on the number

Check your contract, employer policy and local employment rules. PayCalcFlow gives a quick estimate, not legal or payroll advice.