Calculate your gross and net pay based on hourly wages
Calculation Results
Regular Pay:$0.00
Overtime Pay (1.5x):$0.00
Total Gross Pay:$0.00
Taxes Withheld:$0.00
Estimated Net Pay:$0.00
Understanding Your Hourly Payroll
Managing your finances starts with understanding how your paycheck is calculated. This payroll calculator for hourly workers helps you estimate both your gross income and your take-home (net) pay after accounting for overtime and taxes.
How the Calculation Works
The formula for basic hourly payroll is straightforward, but it becomes more complex when you add overtime and statutory deductions. Here is the breakdown:
Gross Pay: This is the total amount earned before any taxes or deductions. It consists of (Regular Hours × Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Rate × 1.5).
Overtime: Most jurisdictions require a "time-and-a-half" rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
Net Pay: This is your actual take-home pay. It is calculated by subtracting federal, state, and local taxes (including Social Security and Medicare) from your gross pay.
Example Calculation
Let's say you earn $25.00 per hour and you worked 45 hours this week (40 regular and 5 overtime). Your tax rate is estimated at 22%.
Regular Pay: 40 hours × $25 = $1,000
Overtime Pay: 5 hours × ($25 × 1.5) = $187.50
Total Gross Pay: $1,187.50
Taxes (22%): $261.25
Net Pay: $926.25
Note: This calculator provides an estimation. Real-world deductions like health insurance premiums, 401(k) contributions, and specific local tax brackets will affect your final paycheck amount.
function calculatePayroll() {
var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hourlyRate').value);
var regularHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('regularHours').value);
var overtimeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overtimeHours').value) || 0;
var taxRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('taxRate').value) || 0;
if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || isNaN(regularHours)) {
alert('Please enter valid numbers for Hourly Rate and Regular Hours.');
return;
}
var regularPay = hourlyRate * regularHours;
var overtimePay = overtimeHours * (hourlyRate * 1.5);
var grossPay = regularPay + overtimePay;
var taxes = grossPay * (taxRate / 100);
var netPay = grossPay – taxes;
document.getElementById('resRegularPay').innerText = '$' + regularPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resOvertimePay').innerText = '$' + overtimePay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resGrossPay').innerText = '$' + grossPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resTaxes').innerText = '$' + taxes.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resNetPay').innerText = '$' + netPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('payrollResult').style.display = 'block';
}