Weekly Pay Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, hours per week, and overtime details to see your weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay instantly.

Created by Luis GonzalezLast updated: May 9, 2026

How to Use This Calculator

1
Enter Your Hourly Rate
Input your base pay per hour before any overtime considerations.
2
Specify Hours per Week
Enter the total number of hours you work in a typical week, including any overtime.
3
Indicate Overtime Hours per Week
Input the number of hours worked beyond your standard full-time (e.g., 40 hours) workweek.
4
Set Overtime Multiplier
Enter the multiplier for your overtime pay rate, typically 1.5 for time-and-a-half.
5
Specify Weeks per Year
Input the number of weeks you work annually (use 52 for full-year employment).
6
Review your results
The calculator will display your weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay, along with a breakdown of regular vs. overtime earnings.

Example Calculation

An employee earning $28 per hour, working a standard 40-hour week for 52 weeks a year, wants to calculate their various pay periods.

Hourly Rate ($)

$28

Hours per Week

Overtime Hours per Week

Overtime Multiplier (x)

1.5

Weeks per Year

Results

$1,120

Tips

Understand Overtime Eligibility

Familiarize yourself with federal and state labor laws regarding overtime. In the U.S., the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally mandates 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.

Factor in Pre-Tax Deductions

Remember that this calculator provides gross pay. Your actual take-home pay will be lower due to pre-tax deductions like health insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions (up to $23,500 in 2025), and income taxes.

Negotiate Your Hourly Rate Annually

Regularly assess your market value and negotiate your hourly rate. Even a $1 increase in your hourly rate can add over $2,000 to your annual income for a 40-hour workweek.

Unpacking Your Earnings: A Comprehensive Weekly Pay Breakdown

Understanding how your hourly rate translates into weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual earnings is fundamental for personal financial planning. The Weekly Pay Calculator provides a detailed breakdown of your compensation, including the impact of overtime, allowing you to accurately budget and manage your income. For an employee earning $28 per hour and working a standard 40-hour week, their weekly gross pay would be $1,120, translating to an annual income of $58,240 before taxes and deductions.

The Dynamics of Hourly Wage Calculation

This calculator systematically processes your hourly rate and work schedule to project your earnings across various pay periods. It differentiates between regular and overtime hours, applying the appropriate multiplier for the latter to give you a true picture of your gross income.

The core calculations are:

regular pay = hourly rate × (hours per week - overtime hours per week)
overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours per week
weekly pay = regular pay + overtime pay
annual pay = weekly pay × weeks per year
monthly pay = annual pay / 12
biweekly pay = weekly pay × 2
daily pay = weekly pay / (hours per week / (hours per week - overtime hours per week) * 5) // Simplified for 5-day week
effective hourly rate = weekly pay / hours per week

Where:

hourly rate is your base compensation.
hours per week and overtime hours per week define your work schedule.
overtime multiplier is typically 1.5 for time-and-a-half.
weeks per year is usually 52 for full-time employment.

💡 If your compensation structure includes bonuses, our Bonus Calculator can help you integrate those into your overall annual earnings and financial planning.

Calculating Pay for a Standard 40-Hour Week

Let's calculate the pay for an individual earning $28 per hour, working a standard 40 hours per week with no overtime, for a full 52 weeks per year.

Calculate Regular Pay: $28/hour × 40 hours = $1,120.
Calculate Overtime Pay: Since there are 0 overtime hours, overtime pay is $0.
Determine Weekly Pay: $1,120 (regular pay) + $0 (overtime pay) = $1,120.
Calculate Annual Pay: $1,120 (weekly pay) × 52 weeks = $58,240.
Calculate Monthly Pay: $58,240 (annual pay) / 12 months = $4,853.33.
Calculate Biweekly Pay: $1,120 (weekly pay) × 2 = $2,240.
Calculate Daily Pay: $1,120 (weekly pay) / 5 working days = $224.
Calculate Effective Hourly Rate: $1,120 (weekly pay) / 40 hours = $28.

This individual's gross weekly pay is $1,120, providing a clear figure for budgeting and financial planning.

💡 If your employer pays every two weeks, our dedicated Biweekly Pay Calculator can offer a more direct calculation and breakdown for that specific pay cycle.

Understanding Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Pay Rules

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law in the United States that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private and public sectors. A key provision of the FLSA is its requirement for overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. For example, if an employee's regular rate is $15 per hour, their overtime rate must be at least $22.50 per hour. The current federal minimum wage, $7.25 per hour since 2009, also falls under FLSA jurisdiction, though many states and localities have higher minimums. Compliance with FLSA is crucial for employers to avoid penalties and ensure fair compensation practices.

Payroll Professionals' View on Compensation Structures

Payroll professionals look beyond simple hourly-rate-to-paycheck calculations, focusing on the intricate details that impact an employee's total compensation and an employer's compliance. They scrutinize factors like exempt vs. non-exempt status (determining overtime eligibility), wage garnishments (e.g., child support, tax levies), and the correct application of pre-tax and post-tax deductions for benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and flexible spending accounts. For instance, correctly processing a 401(k) contribution, which is capped at $23,500 for employee deferrals in 2025, requires precise calculation to ensure compliance with IRS regulations. Additionally, payroll specialists monitor state-specific labor laws which can have different overtime thresholds or minimum wage rates than federal standards, ensuring that every paycheck is accurate and legally compliant. Their expertise ensures that gross pay accurately reflects hours worked and that net pay correctly accounts for all mandatory and voluntary deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is weekly pay calculated from an hourly rate?

Weekly pay from an hourly rate is calculated by multiplying your hourly rate by the number of regular hours worked per week, plus any overtime hours multiplied by the overtime rate. For example, $20/hour for 40 hours is $800, and an additional 5 overtime hours at 1.5x ($30/hour) adds $150, totaling $950 weekly.

What is the standard overtime multiplier?

The standard overtime multiplier in the United States, as mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, often referred to as 'time and a half.' This applies to non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a defined workweek.

How does weekly pay relate to annual and monthly pay?

Weekly pay is the most direct calculation from hourly wages. Annual pay is derived by multiplying weekly pay by the number of weeks worked per year (typically 52). Monthly pay is then calculated by dividing the annual pay by 12, providing a useful figure for budgeting recurring expenses.

Does this calculator include taxes or deductions?

No, this calculator provides gross pay, meaning the total earnings before any taxes or deductions. Your actual take-home pay will be lower due to federal, state, and local income taxes, FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare), and other deductions like health insurance premiums or 401(k) contributions.