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Poland Overtime pay calculator
Overtime pay is what you earn for the hours worked beyond your normal week, usually at a higher rate than your standard one. This calculator takes your normal hourly pay, your usual weekly hours and the extra hours you put in, applies the overtime rate your employer agrees to, and returns your full weekly pay, the slice that comes from overtime, the higher rate on those extra hours and your average pay across everything worked. It suits anyone paid by the hour who picks up extra shifts, covers for a colleague or works through a busy season and wants to see the real value of staying late before agreeing to it. The two rates you will hear most are time and a half, which pays one and a half times your normal rate, and double time, which pays twice. The tool lets you pick either, or a smaller quarter-extra rate, so the figure matches your own contract rather than an assumption.
Overtime is your normal hourly rate multiplied by the agreed rate, paid only on the extra hours. Time and a half (1.5x) and double time (2x) are the common ones. There is no legal right to a higher overtime rate in the UK or US; the multiplier is whatever your contract sets, so check it before you rely on these figures.
How it works
- Enter your normal pay for one hour, before tax.
- Put in the hours you normally work in a week, then the extra overtime hours on top.
- Choose the overtime rate your contract sets: time and a half, double time, or a quarter extra.
- The tool pays your normal hours at the base rate and the extra hours at the higher rate, then adds them for the weekly total.
- It also shows the blended rate, your total pay divided by every hour worked, so you can see what the week averaged out to.
weekly pay = (normal hours x rate) + (overtime hours x rate x multiplier)
Your normal hours are paid at the base rate, and only the extra hours carry the premium. The premium is a multiplier on that same base rate: 1.5 for time and a half, 2 for double time. Multiply the overtime hours by the base rate and the multiplier, add the normal pay, and that is the week. To find the blended rate, divide the total by the sum of all hours worked; it always sits between the base rate and the overtime rate, closer to whichever you worked more of.
- rate
- your normal pay for one hour, before tax
- normal hours
- the hours in your standard week
- overtime hours
- the extra hours worked on top
- multiplier
- the overtime rate, such as 1.5 or 2
Common overtime rates
| Time and a half | 1.5x | the most common premium |
| Double time | 2x | often for Sundays or public holidays |
| Quarter extra | 1.25x | some shift or unsocial-hours rates |
| No premium | 1x | lawful in the UK if average pay clears the minimum wage |
Worked example
You earn 18 an hour, work a 40-hour week and pick up 8 hours of overtime at time and a half: your normal hours pay 720, the 8 overtime hours pay 27 an hour for 216, and the week comes to 936. Spread across all 48 hours, that averages a little over 19.50 an hour. Switching those 8 hours to double time would pay 288 of overtime and lift the week to 1,008.
Key facts
- Overtime is calculated on your base hourly rate, so a higher base rate raises the overtime rate in the same proportion.
- In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires at least one and a half times normal pay for hours over 40 in a week for most hourly workers.
- In the United Kingdom there is no legal right to an overtime premium; the rate is whatever your contract says, as long as average pay does not fall below the minimum wage.
- Overtime is taxed like any other earnings; a big overtime week can briefly push more of your pay into a higher band, but only the part above the threshold is taxed at the higher rate.
Tips
- Check your contract or staff handbook for the exact rate before counting on time and a half, since many employers pay your normal rate for extra hours.
- If overtime is regular, work out the blended rate to see what your job really pays an hour.
- Keep your own record of overtime hours and compare it against your payslip, as errors usually go unnoticed unless you check.
- Ask whether overtime is paid or banked as time off in lieu, because the two are worth very different amounts.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?+
Take your normal hourly rate, multiply it by the overtime rate (1.5 for time and a half, 2 for double time), then multiply by the number of overtime hours. Add that to your normal pay for the full week.
Is my employer required to pay extra for overtime?+
It depends on the country. US federal law requires one and a half times pay over 40 hours a week for most hourly staff. The UK sets no overtime premium; the rate is down to your contract, provided your average pay stays above the minimum wage.
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?+
Time and a half pays 1.5 times your normal rate, double time pays 2 times. Double time is often reserved for Sundays, bank holidays or very unsocial hours, where it applies at all.
Is overtime taxed more than normal pay?+
No, it is taxed at the same rates as the rest of your earnings. A large overtime week can move some pay into a higher band for that period, but only the portion above the threshold is taxed at the higher rate, not the whole amount.
What is a blended or average hourly rate?+
It is your total pay divided by all the hours you worked, including overtime. It shows what the week earned on average per hour and sits between your base rate and your overtime rate.
Things to watch
- This is gross pay before tax and any pension or other deductions, so the amount reaching your account is lower.
- A premium overtime rate is not guaranteed by law in every country, so do not assume time and a half without confirming it.
- Salaried staff are often not entitled to extra pay for extra hours at all, even when an hourly colleague would be.
Sources
- Overtime · GOV.UK
- Overtime Pay (Fair Labor Standards Act) · U.S. Department of Labor
Last updated: 2026
This is an estimate for general guidance, not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Figures can change and individual circumstances vary. Always confirm with the official sources listed before making decisions.
Reviewed by Vikas Dulgunde.