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Work Hours & Pay

Paid hours, overtime and estimated earnings.

How to use the Work Hours & Pay

Paid hours, overtime and estimated earnings. Fill in the fields above and the result updates instantly, together with the formula behind it.

Formula

Pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × multiplier

Worked example

08:00–17:00, 30-minute break, $25/hour, overtime after 8 hours at 1.5×: $218.75.

Important things to know

Overtime policy and wage law differ by location; configure your own threshold and rate.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Work Hours & Pay calculated?

Pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × multiplier. Example: 08:00–17:00, 30-minute break, $25/hour, overtime after 8 hours at 1.5×: $218.75.

What do I need to enter in the Work Hours & Pay?

You enter: Shift starts; Shift ends; Unpaid break (min); Hourly pay; Overtime after hours; Overtime multiplier. An example value is shown in each empty field, and the result appears as soon as the numbers are valid.

How is overtime calculated?

Hours up to your threshold are paid at the normal rate and hours above it at rate × multiplier. 9 hours with an 8-hour threshold and a 1.5× multiplier is 8 regular hours plus 1 overtime hour.

Can I save or share this calculation?

Yes. Use Copy to copy the result or full example. Share creates a link that puts your chosen values into the URL fragment so another person can reproduce the calculation. Your named saves and recent history stay in your own browser.

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