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Example data table
Use these sample inputs to verify the calculator.
| Scenario | Inputs | Output (gross) |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly with overtime |
Rate 20, Hours 45, Threshold 40, Multiplier 1.5, Bonus 50, Allowances 25 |
$975.00 |
| Salary (annual) |
Annual 60,000, Frequency biweekly, Bonus 200, Commission 100 |
$2,607.69 |
| Salary + additional hours |
Per-period 2,500, Frequency monthly, Extra hours 5, Extra rate 30 |
$2,650.00 |
Formula used
Hourly mode
- Regular Hours = min(Hours Worked, Overtime Threshold)
- Overtime Hours = max(0, Hours Worked − Threshold)
- Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
- Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Multiplier
- Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Extras
Salary mode
- Salary per Period = Annual Salary ÷ Periods per Year (or Per-Period Salary)
- Additional Hours Pay = Extra Hours × Extra Rate
- Gross Pay = Salary per Period + Additional Hours Pay + Extras
- Annualized Gross = Gross Pay × Periods per Year
How to use this calculator
- Select your pay type: hourly or salary.
- Choose currency and pay frequency for annualization.
- Enter base pay details, plus any overtime or extra hours.
- Add bonuses, commissions, tips, and allowances if applicable.
- Press Calculate to view results above the form.
- Download your report as CSV or PDF if needed.
Gross pay guide
1) What gross pay means
Gross pay is your total earnings before any taxes or deductions. Employers use it to calculate withholding, overtime eligibility, and benefits contributions. This calculator focuses on earnings components you can control: time worked, pay rate, and extra income items. It also helps confirm the pay period is counted correctly.
2) Hourly regular pay
For hourly workers, regular pay equals regular hours multiplied by hourly rate. If you worked 38 hours at 20 per hour, regular pay is 760. Enter the exact hours for the period to avoid estimating. If shifts vary, sum time from your schedule or timecard.
3) Overtime pay impact
Overtime begins after the threshold you set, commonly 40 hours per week. Overtime pay equals overtime hours times hourly rate times the multiplier, such as 1.5. Five overtime hours at 20 and 1.5 adds 150 to gross pay. Try different multipliers to model double time scenarios.
4) Salary per period
Salaried workers often think annually, but payroll runs per period. Annual salary is divided by 52 weekly, 26 biweekly, 24 semi monthly, or 12 monthly periods. A 60,000 annual salary on biweekly payroll becomes about 2,307.69 per period.
5) Bonuses, commissions, and allowances
Extras are added after base pay. A one time bonus, sales commission, fixed allowances, tips, and other earnings can change a period dramatically. For example, adding a 200 bonus and 100 commission increases gross pay by 300, and the bar chart updates instantly. Keep notes on what each field represents for clean tracking.
6) Annualized estimate
The annualized figure multiplies your period gross by the chosen periods per year. It is helpful for budgeting, comparing job offers, or planning seasonal work. If your inputs include one off bonuses, treat the annualized result as a scenario, not a promise. For steady wages, it is a quick way to benchmark yearly income.
7) Reporting and verification
Use CSV when you want spreadsheets, and PDF when you want a clean printout. Compare the breakdown table against your pay stub line items. If numbers differ, check overtime threshold, multiplier, salary basis, and whether your employer treats certain payments as non taxable. Saving reports each period supports audits, budgets, and reimbursement requests.
FAQs
1) Is gross pay the same as take-home pay?
No. Gross pay is before deductions. Take-home pay is after taxes, insurance, retirement, and other withholdings. This calculator estimates earnings only, not deductions or net pay.
2) What overtime threshold should I use?
Many workplaces use 40 hours per week, but rules vary by contract and region. Enter the threshold your payroll policy uses for the period you are calculating.
3) What if I am paid monthly but track hours weekly?
Choose monthly frequency for annualization, then enter the hours and earnings that belong to that monthly pay period. For accuracy, total all weeks included in the pay period.
4) Why does salary mode ask for standard hours per week?
If you add extra hours without an extra rate, the tool can derive an hourly rate from salary using standard hours. This keeps additional-hours pay consistent with your salary level.
5) Can I include tips and commissions together?
Yes. Tips, commissions, allowances, and bonuses are separate fields so you can see each effect. The breakdown table and chart show them as individual components.
6) How do I download results?
First calculate once so the result is stored in the session. Then use the Download CSV or Download PDF buttons shown in the results panel above the form.