Overtime Pay Calculator UK
Know exactly what you earn for those extra hours. Calculate time-and-a-half, double time, and your total weekly pay including overtime at a glance.
Key Facts About UK Overtime
Overtime in the UK
Unlike the US, the UK has no statutory right to higher pay for overtime. However, most employers offer time-and-a-half (1.5x) or double time (2x) for overtime as a contractual benefit. Your contract will specify the terms.
NMW & Overtime
Your total earnings (including overtime) when divided by total hours worked, must be at or above the National Minimum Wage. This applies even if overtime is unpaid or at a lower rate in your contract.
FAQs
Do I have to include overtime in holiday pay?
Yes — if you regularly work overtime, it must be factored into your holiday pay calculation under the Working Time Regulations, as confirmed by the UK Supreme Court.
Can my employer force me to work overtime?
Only if your contract states compulsory overtime. Without a clause, you can decline. However, you should always check your specific employment contract.
How is overtime taxed in the UK?
Overtime pay is taxed in exactly the same way as your regular pay, through PAYE. There is no special tax rate for overtime.
What is 'time and a half'?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. For example, if your rate is £12/hr, your overtime rate would be £18/hr.