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Instant, private, and free
Hours Worked Calculator.
Track your weekly hours, overtime, and gross pay in one place.
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Total entered: 40.00 hrs
Timesheet Summary
Regular Hours
40.00
Overtime Hours
0.00
Total Hours
40.00
Pay
How to Use
Enter daily hours for each day of the week plus your hourly rate. Hours above the overtime threshold are paid at the overtime multiplier.
FAQs
How is overtime calculated?
Hours worked above your overtime threshold (default 40/week) are paid at hourlyRate × overtimeMultiplier (default 1.5x for time-and-a-half).
Can I use partial hours?
Yes. Daily hours accept decimals, e.g. 7.5 for 7 hours 30 minutes. Step buttons also default to quarter-hour increments.
Does this handle shift work spanning midnight?
This tool uses decimal hours per day, so enter the net hours worked (end − start − breaks) for each day to get accurate weekly totals.
Use Cases
Estimate weekly gross pay for hourly employees
Enter your hourly rate, overtime multiplier, and daily hours to see a breakdown of regular hours, overtime hours, and total gross pay for the week.
Example: Hourly rate $20, overtime rate 1.5, overtime after 8 hrs, daily hours: 8, 9, 8, 10, 8 → gross pay = $20*(40) + $30*(3) = $890
Plan work schedules and overtime budgets
Managers can use the calculator to project weekly labor costs by adjusting daily hours and overtime thresholds, helping to plan schedules within budget.
Example: Set overtimeAfterHours to 8 to see how extra hours impact overtime pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the Hours Worked Calculator calculate overtime?
- The calculator compares your daily hours to the overtime threshold you set (overtimeAfterHours). Any hours worked beyond that threshold in a day are considered overtime and are multiplied by your overtime rate (overtimeRate) to calculate overtime pay.
- What is the overtime multiplier and how do I set it?
- The overtime multiplier (overtimeRate) is the factor by which your overtime hours are multiplied to calculate overtime pay. For example, a common multiplier is 1.5 (time-and-a-half). You can set it to any value, such as 2.0 for double time.
- Can I use this calculator for weekly gross pay estimation?
- Yes, the calculator sums your daily regular and overtime hours across the week and multiplies them by your hourly rate and overtime rate respectively to estimate your gross pay for the week. It does not account for taxes or deductions.
Tips & Common Mistakes
Tips
- Enter your daily hours accurately for each day of the week to get a precise weekly total.
- Use the overtime multiplier that matches your company's policy (e.g., 1.5 for time-and-a-half, 2.0 for double time).
- Remember that this calculator estimates gross pay before taxes and deductions; use it as a planning tool, not a payroll substitute.
- If you work different schedules, adjust the overtimeAfterHours threshold to match your standard workday length.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to set the overtimeAfterHours threshold, which may cause all hours to be counted as regular or overtime incorrectly.
- Entering hourly rate in dollars but overtime rate as a percentage (e.g., 50% instead of 1.5) – the calculator expects a multiplier.
- Not accounting for unpaid breaks or rounding hours to the nearest hour, which can skew the gross pay estimate.
Last updated: August 13, 2026