How to Calculate Pay From Hours Worked
Calculating gross earnings from timesheets requires multiplying total working hours by your hourly wage rate. If your pay period includes extra hours beyond full-time thresholds, overtime pay is calculated separately using an overtime rate multiplier (typically 1.5x).
Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier)
Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Converting Hours & Minutes for Pay Calculations
Because pay rates are applied to decimal numbers, timecard minutes must be converted into decimal hours before calculating total pay. Divide the number of minutes by 60 to find the decimal equivalent:
| Worked Time | Decimal Hours (Minutes ÷ 60) | Sample Pay ($20/hr Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours 15 minutes | 8.25 hrs | $165.00 |
| 8 hours 30 minutes | 8.50 hrs | $170.00 |
| 8 hours 45 minutes | 8.75 hrs | $175.00 |
Sample Timesheet Pay Calculations
The table below shows sample gross pay calculations converting weekly worked hours and overtime into gross earnings:
| Total Worked Hours | Hourly Rate | Regular vs. Overtime Breakdown | Estimated Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 hours | $18.00 / hr | 35 reg hours | $630.00 |
| 40 hours | $20.00 / hr | 40 reg hours | $800.00 |
| 45 hours (40 reg + 5 OT) | $20.00 / hr | 40 reg ($800) + 5 OT @ 1.5x ($150) | $950.00 |
| 50 hours (40 reg + 10 OT) | $25.00 / hr | 40 reg ($1,000) + 10 OT @ 1.5x ($375) | $1,375.00 |
Overtime Basics & Multipliers
Under standard U.S. federal FLSA guidelines, non-exempt employees earn overtime at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. If your work involves double-time rates or complex daily overtime thresholds, visit our dedicated Overtime Pay Calculator.
Related Time & Pay Tools
Depending on where you are in your time tracking or payroll workflow, explore these companion tools:
- Working Hours Calculator: Calculate total worked hours between specific shift start and end times.
- Weekly Timesheet Calculator: Log total daily work hours across a 7-day workweek to summarize weekly totals.
- Time Card Calculator: Compute timesheet hours with automated break and lunch deductions.
- Overtime Pay Calculator: Calculate complex overtime pay with custom multipliers and daily/weekly thresholds.
- Paycheck Estimator: Calculate net take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA tax withholdings.
- Salary Converter: Convert hourly rates into annual, monthly, or biweekly salary equivalents.