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Gross Pay Calculator
Calculate your total earnings including regular hours, overtime, and double-time. See your effective hourly rate and estimated deductions.
Formula:Gross Pay = (Reg × Rate) + (OT × 1.5 × Rate)
Total Gross Pay
$1,000
Weekly earnings before taxes
Earnings Breakdown
Regular Pay$1,000
Hours Summary
Total Hours40.0 hrs
Effective Hourly Rate$25/hr
Pay Period Projections
Weekly$1,000
Bi-Weekly$2,000
Semi-Monthly$2,167
Monthly$4,333
Annual (Est.)$52,000
Hours & Pay Rate
Enter your hourly rate and hours worked
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Your base hourly pay rate before any overtime or bonuses.
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Multiplier for overtime pay (1.5x is standard time-and-a-half).
Multiplier for double-time pay (2x is standard).
Quick Reference:
Regular Rate
$25.00/hr
OT Rate (1.5x)
$37.50/hr
DT Rate (2x)
$50.00/hr
Total Gross Pay
$1,000
Weekly earnings
Total Hours
40 hrs
This week
Effective Rate
$25/hr
Blended hourly rate
Annual (Est.)
$52,000
52 weeks at this rate
Earnings Breakdown
Visual breakdown of your weekly pay components
Regular Pay$1,000
Total$1,000
Weekly Earnings Trend
Projected earnings pattern over 4 weeks
Note: This chart shows a projected 4-week pattern based on your current inputs. Actual earnings may vary based on hours worked each week.
Pay Period Projections
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Periods/Year | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,000 | 52 | $52,000 |
| Bi-Weekly | $2,000 | 26 | $52,000 |
| Semi-Monthly | $2,167 | 24 | $52,000 |
| Monthly | $4,333 | 12 | $52,000 |
| Annually | $52,000 | 1 | $52,000 |
* Annual projections assume consistent hours each week. Actual earnings may vary.
Total Gross Pay
$1,000
Weekly earnings before taxes
Earnings Breakdown
Regular Pay$1,000
Hours Summary
Total Hours40.0 hrs
Effective Hourly Rate$25/hr
Pay Period Projections
Weekly$1,000
Bi-Weekly$2,000
Semi-Monthly$2,167
Monthly$4,333
Annual (Est.)$52,000
Quick Answer: How to Calculate Gross Pay
Gross pay is your total earnings before taxes and deductions. Calculate it by: (Regular Hours x Rate) + (OT Hours x Rate x 1.5) + (DT Hours x Rate x 2). For a 50-hour week at $25/hr with 10 OT hours: (40 x $25) + (10 x $25 x 1.5) = $1,000 + $375 = $1,375 gross pay.
Key Facts
- Overtime is typically paid at 1.5x (time and a half) after 40 hours per week
- Double-time (2x pay) often applies to 7th consecutive workday or holidays
- Effective hourly rate = Total Pay / Total Hours Worked
- FICA taxes (Social Security + Medicare) total 7.65% for employees
- Federal overtime rules require 1.5x for hours over 40/week for non-exempt workers
- Some states (like California) also require daily overtime after 8 hours
- Shift differentials are extra pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts
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Weekly Gross Pay
$1,000
Personalized Insights
1 insight based on your inputs
Annual Projection
At this pace, you'd earn $52,000/year gross. After taxes (~25-30%), take-home would be ~$37,440.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x) for all hours worked beyond the threshold (usually 40 hours per week). For example, if you earn $20/hour and work 45 hours, your OT pay is: 5 hours x $20 x 1.5 = $150.
Double-time pay means you earn twice your regular hourly rate. This often applies to work on holidays, the 7th consecutive workday, or after a certain number of daily overtime hours in some states. At $20/hour, double-time pays $40/hour.
Gross pay is your total earnings before any deductions. Net pay (take-home pay) is what you receive after taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, and other deductions are subtracted. The deductions preview in this calculator gives you an estimate.
Effective hourly rate is your total gross pay divided by total hours worked. This gives you a blended rate that accounts for regular, overtime, and premium pay. For example, $1,375 earned for 50 hours = $27.50 effective hourly rate.
A shift differential is extra pay for working less desirable hours, such as evening, night, or weekend shifts. It's typically a flat additional amount per hour (e.g., $2/hour extra for night shift) rather than a multiplier.
It depends on whether you are classified as exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay. Exempt employees (typically earning above a threshold and meeting job duty requirements) are not entitled to overtime.
Multiply your weekly gross pay by 52 (weeks per year). For bi-weekly pay, multiply by 26. Keep in mind that overtime may vary, so consider using an average if your hours fluctuate.
Common payroll deductions include: Federal income tax (10-37% depending on bracket), State income tax (varies by state), Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), and Medicare (1.45%). Additional deductions may include health insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.
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Total Gross Pay
$1,000
Weekly earnings before taxes
Earnings Breakdown
Regular Pay$1,000
Hours Summary
Total Hours40.0 hrs
Effective Hourly Rate$25/hr
Pay Period Projections
Weekly$1,000
Bi-Weekly$2,000
Semi-Monthly$2,167
Monthly$4,333
Annual (Est.)$52,000