Gross Pay Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Enter your Hourly Wage and regular pay-period hours
Use your base hourly rate and the Regular Hours Worked Per Pay Period for the pay period you want to estimate.
- 2
Add overtime hours, the overtime rate, and Additional Income
Overtime Hours Worked Per Pay Period and the other extra-income fields are optional. Enter the overtime rate as a multiple of base pay, such as 1.5.
- 3
Review regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay
The result covers one pay period and is before taxes and deductions; the calculator does not annualize the amount because it does not ask how often you are paid.
Example Calculation
An employee earns $25 an hour, works 80 regular hours and 10 overtime hours in a pay period at 1.5 times base pay, and receives $200 in additional income during that period.
Hourly Wage ($)
25
Regular Hours Worked Per Pay Period (Hours)
80
Overtime Hours Worked Per Pay Period (Optional) (Hours)
10
Overtime Rate (Optional)
1.5
Additional Income (Optional) ($)
200
Results
Total Regular Pay
$2,000.00
Total Overtime Pay (if applicable)
$375.00
Total Gross Pay
$2,575.00
Tips
Ten overtime hours add $375 to this pay period
Change Overtime Hours Worked Per Pay Period from 10 to 0 to see Total Gross Pay fall from $2,575 to $2,200, with Additional Income unchanged.
A $500 bonus raises this period's gross pay to $2,875
Change Additional Income from $200 to $500 to see the direct effect of a larger one-period bonus.
A 2× overtime rate adds $500 for 10 overtime hours
Change Overtime Rate from 1.5 to 2 to compare overtime pay of $500 with the current $375, while keeping hours and base wage fixed.
What this gross pay estimate includes
Gross pay is earnings before taxes and payroll deductions for a specific pay period. This calculator adds regular pay, overtime pay, and any Additional Income entered for that same period; it does not estimate taxes, net pay, or annual income.
How the calculation works
Regular pay = hourly wage × regular hours worked per pay period
Overtime pay = hourly wage × overtime rate × overtime hours worked per pay period
Total gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay + additional income
For the example, regular pay is $25 × 80 = $2,000. Overtime pay is $25 × 1.5 × 10 = $375. Adding the $200 of additional income gives total gross pay of $2,000 + $375 + $200 = $2,575 for the pay period.
How overtime and extra income affect one paycheck
Each row changes one input from the example while keeping the other inputs fixed.
| Scenario | Regular pay | Overtime pay | Additional income | Total gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No overtime | $2,000 | $0 | $200 | $2,200 |
| 10 overtime hours at 1.5× | $2,000 | $375 | $200 | $2,575 |
| 10 overtime hours at 2× | $2,000 | $500 | $200 | $2,700 |
This comparison isolates the effect of overtime. Use the calculator to test a bonus or other extra income separately, and enter it only for the pay period in which it is paid.
When to use a different calculator
- Estimate taxes and deductions from gross pay → Gross to Net Pay Calculator
- Calculate pay required to reach a target take-home amount → Net to Gross Pay Calculator
- Estimate weekly and annual income from a work schedule → Gross Income Estimator
- Calculate overtime hours or overtime pay separately → Overtime Hours Calculator or Overtime Pay Calculator
Overtime rate is an input, not a legal determination
The calculator uses the overtime multiplier you supply. Federal law generally requires covered, nonexempt employees to receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, but exemptions, state rules, and how the regular rate is calculated can affect actual pay. Check the Department of Labor's overtime guidance when comparing this estimate with a paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gross pay for a pay period?
Gross pay is earnings before taxes and other payroll deductions for a particular pay period. This calculator adds regular pay, overtime pay at the multiplier you enter, and additional income.
How do I calculate gross pay with overtime?
1. Multiply hourly wage by regular hours worked in the pay period. 2. Multiply hourly wage by the overtime multiplier and overtime hours. 3. Add those amounts and any additional income for the period.
Does gross pay equal take-home pay?
No, take-home pay is gross pay after withholding and deductions such as taxes or benefit contributions. Use a [Gross to Net Pay Calculator](/calculators/gross-to-net-pay-calculator/) to estimate the difference.
Can I use this result as annual salary?
Not directly, because the calculator does not ask how many pay periods you receive per year. Multiply the result by your actual number of pay periods only if the same schedule and additional income apply each period; for an annual estimate with weekly work hours, use the [Gross Income Estimator](/calculators/gross-income-estimator/).
Does this calculator determine whether overtime is legally owed?
No, it applies the overtime rate and hours you enter but does not determine eligibility or the legally correct regular rate. The Department of Labor overtime guidance explains federal overtime rules for covered workers.