Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings from hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier across one or more weeks.
EmbedStandard hours before overtime kicks in
e.g. 1.75 for 175% of base rate
To calculate monthly/period total
How to Use This Overtime Pay Calculator
This overtime calculator helps estimate how much extra pay you may earn once your total worked hours go beyond your normal weekly hours. It is useful for workers checking a payslip, reviewing roster changes, or understanding how different overtime multipliers affect total earnings.
Enter your base hourly rate, the number of regular hours before overtime starts, the total hours actually worked, and the overtime multiplier that applies. If you want to look at more than one week, add the number of weeks so the calculator can show a larger period total as well.
The calculator separates regular pay from overtime pay and shows the overtime hours at the higher rate. That is useful because people often know they “did overtime” but are not sure how much of the total pay actually came from the premium rate.
Why This Matters
A seemingly small difference in multiplier can change pay materially. Time-and-a-half, double time, and custom award or agreement rates can lead to very different earnings outcomes for the same hours worked.
Important Reminder
This is a simplified estimator. Real workplace rules may vary based on awards, enterprise agreements, minimum call-outs, daily overtime thresholds, public holidays, or weekend penalties.
Formula
Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay, where overtime pay depends on overtime hours, base rate, and multiplierFrequently Asked Questions
What is standard overtime in Australia?
It depends on the award, agreement, and type of work. Many employees see time-and-a-half for some overtime hours and higher rates beyond that, but the exact rule is not universal.
Is overtime taxed differently?
Overtime is still income, so it is taxed through the normal payroll and tax system. The amount withheld may feel higher in a pay cycle, but the final tax outcome depends on your total income across the year.
Can an employer refuse to pay overtime?
That depends on the employment arrangement and whether the role is covered by an award, enterprise agreement, salary arrangement, or other contract terms. The calculator is helpful for estimating pay, but workplace entitlements still depend on the applicable rules.
Why calculate over multiple weeks?
Because overtime often happens in bursts. Looking at a single week can help with a payslip, while a multi-week figure can help with budgeting or understanding the impact of a busy period.
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