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Overtime Pay Calculator

Work out overtime pay using hourly rate, overtime hours, and multiplier.

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What this tool helps with

Use this overtime calculator to estimate extra pay from additional hours worked.

Quick start

Enter your values, review the result and use the guide block below for a clearer explanation, example and related tools.

Hourly rate (£)

Overtime hours

Multiplier

Overtime pay

£0.00

Guide

How overtime pay is calculated

Overtime pay is commonly based on your hourly rate multiplied by overtime hours and an overtime multiplier such as 1.5 or 2.0.

This calculator is useful for shift workers, payroll checks and quick work planning.

Example

Example use case

If hourly pay is £15, overtime hours are 8 and the multiplier is 1.5, the calculator estimates the extra pay for that overtime period.

Frequently asked questions

What is an overtime multiplier?

It is the rate used for overtime, often higher than normal pay, such as time-and-a-half or double time.

Is overtime always paid the same way?

No. Rules can vary by employer, contract and country.

What is this useful for?

It is useful for payslip checks, shift planning and job comparison.

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Tool guide

How to use the overtime pay calculator

Work out overtime pay using hourly rate, overtime hours, and multiplier. Use this page for a fast estimate, compare a few scenarios, and adjust the inputs until the result matches what you need to decide.

This tool also sits inside the CalcBeacon work and pay cluster. That makes it easier to find from category pages, related tools, and supporting guides when you want to compare options.

When it is usefulUse this tool when you want a fast estimate, want to compare options, or want a clearer answer before moving on.

Common mistakesCheck that your numbers use the same units, avoid leaving key fields blank, and test a second scenario so you can see how sensitive the final result is.

Next useful stepAfter using this page, compare the result with a related calculator or open the guide to check the number in context.

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