Time and a Half (1.5x)
Double Time (2.0x)
Straight Time (1.0x)
Regular Pay:$0.00
Overtime Rate (Per Hour):$0.00
Overtime Pay:$0.00
Gross Total Pay:$0.00
function calculateWages() {
// Get input values using var
var baseRateInput = document.getElementById('baseHourlyRate');
var regHoursInput = document.getElementById('regularHours');
var otHoursInput = document.getElementById('overtimeHours');
var multiplierInput = document.getElementById('multiplier');
// Parse values
var baseRate = parseFloat(baseRateInput.value);
var regHours = parseFloat(regHoursInput.value);
var otHours = parseFloat(otHoursInput.value);
var multiplier = parseFloat(multiplierInput.value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(baseRate) || baseRate < 0) baseRate = 0;
if (isNaN(regHours) || regHours < 0) regHours = 0;
if (isNaN(otHours) || otHours < 0) otHours = 0;
// Calculations specific to overtime logic
var regularPay = baseRate * regHours;
var overtimeRate = baseRate * multiplier;
var overtimePay = overtimeRate * otHours;
var totalPay = regularPay + overtimePay;
// formatting helper
var formatCurrency = function(num) {
return '$' + num.toFixed(2).replace(/\d(?=(\d{3})+\.)/g, '$&,');
};
// Update DOM
document.getElementById('displayRegPay').innerText = formatCurrency(regularPay);
document.getElementById('displayOtRate').innerText = formatCurrency(overtimeRate);
document.getElementById('displayOtPay').innerText = formatCurrency(overtimePay);
document.getElementById('displayTotalPay').innerText = formatCurrency(totalPay);
// Show results
document.getElementById('resultsSection').style.display = 'block';
}
Understanding the $10 Overtime Rate Calculation
Calculating your paycheck when you earn a base rate of $10 per hour requires understanding how overtime multipliers apply to your wages. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States, non-exempt employees are generally entitled to overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What is the Overtime Rate for $10 an Hour?
Standard overtime is calculated at "time and a half," which is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. For an employee earning exactly $10 per hour, the math is straightforward:
Base Rate: $10.00 per hour
Multiplier: 1.5
Overtime Rate: $10.00 × 1.5 = $15.00 per hour
This means for every hour you work over 40 hours, you should be earning $15.00 instead of your usual $10.00.
Example: A 50-Hour Workweek
Let's calculate the gross pay for a week where you work 50 hours (40 regular + 10 overtime) at a $10/hr rate:
Regular Pay: 40 hours × $10.00 = $400.00
Overtime Pay: 10 hours × $15.00 = $150.00
Total Gross Pay: $400.00 + $150.00 = $550.00
Double Time Calculations
In some specific situations—such as working on holidays, Sundays, or after working a certain number of consecutive hours (depending on state laws or union contracts)—you may be eligible for "double time."
For a $10 hourly wage, double time is simply:
$10.00 × 2.0 = $20.00 per hour
If you worked 5 hours of double time, that would add $100.00 to your paycheck ($20 × 5). Note that double time is not federally mandated in the US and depends strictly on your employer's policy or local state laws.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
When tracking your hours, ensure you are accounting for the correct workweek period defined by your employer (e.g., Monday through Sunday). Also, remember that overtime is calculated based on hours worked, which typically excludes paid time off (PTO), sick days, or holidays where no work was performed.