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UK Overtime Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, normal hours and overtime hours to see exactly what your overtime is worth.

Choose a standard multiplier such as time and a half or double time, or enter your own rate if your contract uses a different one.

UK Overtime Calculator

Results update as you type. Nothing you enter is stored.

Used when the overtime rate is set to Custom.

Results

Total pay
£651.00
Overtime pay
£126.00
Overtime hourly rate
£21.00
Basic pay
£525.00
Total hours
43.50 hours

There is no legal right to a higher overtime rate in the UK — your contract sets the multiplier. Average pay must still meet the National Minimum Wage.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your normal hourly rate.
  2. Enter the normal hours and the overtime hours for the pay period.
  3. Choose the multiplier your employer pays, or enter a custom one.

How the calculation works

  • Normal pay = hourly rate × normal hours.
  • Overtime rate = hourly rate × multiplier, so time and a half at £14 is £21.
  • Overtime pay = overtime rate × overtime hours, and total pay adds the two together.

Example calculation

Inputs

  • £14.00 per hour
  • 37.5 normal hours
  • 6 overtime hours at 1.5x

Result

  • Normal pay £525.00
  • Overtime pay £126.00
  • Total gross £651.00

Things to keep in mind

  • There is no legal right to a higher overtime rate in the UK — enhanced rates come from your contract.
  • Pay must not fall below the National Minimum or National Living Wage for your age when averaged across your hours.
  • These results are for general guidance. See our disclaimer — this is not legal, tax or financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is time and a half on £14 an hour?

£21.00 an hour. Six hours at that rate is £126.00.

Does my employer have to pay extra for overtime?

Not automatically. Overtime rates are set by your contract, although your average pay must still meet minimum wage rules.

Is overtime taxed differently?

No. Overtime is taxed as normal pay, though extra earnings in one month can temporarily push you into a higher tax band for that period.

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