SnapCalc

Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate your regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings based on your hourly rate and hours worked.

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Standard hours before overtime kicks in

e.g. 1.75 for 175% of base rate

To calculate monthly/period total

How to Use

1. Enter your base hourly rate 2. Enter your standard hours (e.g. 38 for full-time AU) 3. Enter total hours worked that week 4. Select your overtime multiplier — 1.5× is standard in Australia

Australian overtime rules: Most awards require 1.5× for first 2 hours of overtime, then 2× after that. Check your award or enterprise agreement.

Formula

Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Rate | Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Rate × Multiplier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is standard overtime in Australia?

Most Modern Awards require time-and-a-half (1.5×) for the first 2–3 hours of overtime per day, then double time (2×) after that. Some agreements pay flat 1.5× for all overtime.

Is overtime tax different?

Overtime is taxed at your marginal rate — same as regular income. However, if overtime pushes your total income into a higher bracket for the year, you may pay more tax overall.

Can my employer refuse to pay overtime?

In Australia, if your award or enterprise agreement specifies overtime rates, your employer must pay them. Salaried employees may have overtime "absorbed" into their salary if they earn above the high-income threshold.