# Weighted overtime calculator

Source: https://payinview.com/us/weighted-overtime-calculator

## How does overtime work with two pay rates?

For the standard weighted method, divide all straight-time earnings by total worked hours in the same workweek. This gives the regular rate. Straight time already pays every worked hour at 1×, so add half the unrounded regular rate for each hour above 40.

 **Synthetic example:**  30 hours at $20 plus 16 at $24 gives $984 straight time over 46 hours. The weighted regular rate is $984 ÷ 46. The additional premium is 6 × 0.5 × ($984 ÷ 46) = $64.17. Modeled gross is $1,048.17. Include hourly shift differentials once.

Basis: [29 CFR 778.115](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-778.115) and [778.207(b)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-778.207). This tool does not model alternative agreements. [Read the method and rounding policy.](https://payinview.com/methodology)

Federal-only estimate for supported hourly arrangements with one employer. State/local rules, exemption decisions, bonuses, and other unmodeled compensation are excluded. [Method and limits](https://payinview.com/methodology) · [Sources checked 2026-10-22](https://payinview.com/sources)