.paycheck-calc-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;
border-radius: 12px;
background-color: #ffffff;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.paycheck-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.paycheck-calc-header h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.paycheck-calc-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
}
.paycheck-input-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.paycheck-input-group label {
display: block;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #34495e;
}
.paycheck-input-group input {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccd1d9;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 16px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.paycheck-calc-btn {
grid-column: span 2;
background-color: #27ae60;
color: white;
padding: 15px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.paycheck-calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #219150;
}
.paycheck-results {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
border-radius: 8px;
display: none;
}
.result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.result-row:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 1.2em;
color: #27ae60;
}
.paycheck-content {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #444;
}
.paycheck-content h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-top: 25px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.paycheck-calc-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.paycheck-calc-btn {
grid-column: span 1;
}
}
Hourly Rate ($)
Regular Hours Worked
Overtime Hours Worked
Overtime Multiplier (x)
Calculate Total Pay
Total Hours Worked:
0
Regular Pay:
$0.00
Overtime Pay:
$0.00
Gross Pay (Pre-tax):
$0.00
How to Calculate Your Paycheck Hours
Understanding how your hours translate into a gross paycheck is essential for budgeting and verifying your pay stubs. This calculator focuses on the "Gross Pay" component—the total amount earned before taxes, insurance, and other deductions are taken out.
The calculation follows a standard formula used by most employers:
Total Hours: The sum of your regular work hours and any overtime hours recorded during the period.Regular Pay: Your base hourly rate multiplied by the regular hours (usually up to 40 per week).Overtime Pay: Your base hourly rate multiplied by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5 for "time and a half") multiplied by the extra hours worked.
Example Calculation
Let's say you earn $20.00 per hour . In a busy week, you work 45 hours . Here is how your paycheck hours break down:
Regular Hours: 40 Hours × $20.00 = $800.00Overtime Hours: 5 Hours × ($20.00 × 1.5) = $150.00Total Gross Pay: $800.00 + $150.00 = $950.00
Common Pay Period Hours
Depending on your employer's schedule, you might calculate hours for different lengths of time:
Weekly: Typically 40 regular hours.Bi-Weekly: Usually 80 regular hours across two weeks.Semi-Monthly: Often involves 86.67 hours if you are salaried but tracking for overtime purposes.
Note: This tool provides gross pay estimates. Your "Take-Home Pay" will be lower once Federal, State, and Social Security taxes are applied.
function calculatePaycheck() {
var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hourlyRate').value);
var regH = parseFloat(document.getElementById('regHours').value);
var otH = parseFloat(document.getElementById('otHours').value) || 0;
var otM = parseFloat(document.getElementById('otMultiplier').value) || 1.5;
if (isNaN(rate) || isNaN(regH)) {
alert("Please enter a valid hourly rate and regular hours.");
return;
}
var totalHours = regH + otH;
var regPay = rate * regH;
var otPay = (rate * otM) * otH;
var grossPay = regPay + otPay;
document.getElementById('resTotalHours').innerText = totalHours.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('resRegPay').innerText = "$" + regPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resOtPay').innerText = "$" + otPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resGrossPay').innerText = "$" + grossPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('paycheckResults').style.display = 'block';
}