Overtime
Overtime Calculator
Enter the hours worked, the contracted hours after which overtime starts, the basic rate and the overtime multiplier from the contract.
Calculator
Result
- Basic hours
- 37.5
- Overtime hours
- 7.5
- Basic pay
- £525.00
- Overtime pay
- £157.50
- Total gross pay
- £682.50
37.5 h × £14.00 + 7.5 h × £14.00 × 1.5 = £682.50. UK law doesn't set an overtime rate — use the one in the contract.
How to use it
- Enter total hours worked.
- Enter the contracted hours threshold.
- Enter the basic rate and multiplier (e.g. 1.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is there a legal overtime rate in the UK?
No. Employers don't have to pay a premium for overtime. The contract sets the rate, but average pay for all hours worked must not fall below the National Minimum Wage.
What does time and a half mean?
Each overtime hour is paid at 1.5 times the basic rate — £21 an hour if the basic rate is £14.