Australian Overtime & Penalty Rates Calculator 2026-27

Use our free overtime calculator Australia penalty rates to work out overtime pay, penalty rates, and total pay. Ideal as a casual hourly rate calculator Australia: enter your base hourly rate and hours to see pay with time-and-half, double-time, weekend, and public holiday rates.

Calculate Overtime Pay

Base Hourly Rate

Regular Hours Worked

Overtime Hours Worked

Overtime Type

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your base hourly rate
Enter the number of regular hours worked
Enter the number of overtime hours worked
Select the type of overtime (rate multiplier)
Click calculate to see your overtime pay

Common Overtime Rates

• Time and a Half: 1.5x base rate

• Double Time: 2.0x base rate

• Weekend: 1.5x base rate

• Public Holiday: 2.5x base rate

Overtime Pay Breakdown

Enter your hours and rates to calculate overtime pay

Frequently Asked Questions

When am I entitled to overtime pay?

Overtime pay is generally required when you work more than your ordinary hours. The specific rules depend on your award, enterprise agreement, or employment contract.

What are the different overtime rates?

Common rates include time and a half (1.5x), double time (2.0x), and public holiday rates (2.5x). Weekend rates may also apply depending on your award.

Do all employees get overtime pay?

Not all employees are entitled to overtime pay. Award-free employees and those on high incomes may not be entitled to overtime rates. Check your employment conditions.

How do I know what overtime rate applies to me?

Check your award, enterprise agreement, or employment contract. These documents will specify when overtime applies and what rates are payable.

How Our Overtime Calculator Works

Our overtime calculator calculates your overtime pay based on Australian penalty rates. Enter your base hourly rate, regular hours worked, overtime hours, and the type of overtime (time-and-a-half, double-time, weekend, or public holiday).

The calculator shows your regular pay, overtime pay at the applicable penalty rate, and total pay. This helps you understand how overtime affects your earnings and ensures you're being paid correctly according to Australian Fair Work standards.

You may also want to use our Pay Calculator to see your full pay breakdown including tax, or our Tax Refund Calculator to estimate your tax refund.

Who Should Use This Overtime Calculator?

Hourly workers: Calculate overtime pay for extra hours worked
Shift workers: Understand penalty rates for weekend and public holiday work
Employees checking pay: Verify overtime calculations on payslips
Casual workers: Calculate earnings including penalty rates
Fair Work compliance: Ensure correct penalty rate calculations

Why Use CalculatorQuest's Overtime Calculator?

Multiple penalty rates: Supports time-and-a-half, double-time, weekend, and public holiday rates
Clear breakdown: See regular pay, overtime pay, and total pay separately
100% free: No registration, no fees, unlimited calculations
Mobile-friendly: Works perfectly on all devices
Privacy-focused: All calculations done in your browser

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How the Overtime calculator works

This free overtime calculator runs entirely in your browser using standard mathematical formulas. Enter your figures, tap Calculate, and results update instantly — no signup required.

Figures are estimates for general information. Always verify important decisions with a qualified professional where relevant.

Input your values using the fields above (numeric keypad on mobile).
Results use precise floating-point arithmetic rounded for display.
Refresh or change inputs and recalculate anytime.

Worked example

Choose typical values for a common overtime scenario.
Enter those values in the calculator fields above.
Tap Calculate and compare the on-screen result with the expected formula outcome.
Adjust one input at a time to see how the result changes.