Track hours clearly. See the totals.
Calculate time worked across the week, subtract unpaid breaks, and estimate pay using a configurable overtime threshold. Designed for planning, not payroll compliance.
Weekly work-hours and pay calculator.
Approximate planning estimate only. Federal overtime rules generally cover eligible nonexempt workers after 40 hours in a workweek; some state and occupation rules differ. Empty or same start/end times count as zero hours.
Track each workday separately.
Enter start time, end time, and unpaid break minutes for each day. If an end time is earlier than the start time, the tool assumes the shift passed midnight. It adds all worked hours and provides a rough gross wage estimate using your entered hourly rate.
Know the federal starting point.
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, covered nonexempt employees generally receive at least one and one-half times their regular rate for hours worked above 40 in a workweek. Some states provide additional protections. Exempt status and special exceptions affect the rules. The legal “regular rate” is not always identical to a simple hourly wage.
Federal workweeks are fixed, recurring seven-day periods; hours ordinarily cannot be averaged across separate weeks to eliminate overtime. Consult official federal and state guidance for actual payroll questions.
Keep a reliable personal record.
- Record the actual start and finish time of work.
- Distinguish unpaid meal breaks from compensable time.
- Check your employer’s official payroll timekeeping policy.
- Keep original records if you notice unexplained differences.
- Ask payroll or a qualified adviser about issues that do not match a simple calculator.
Frequently asked questions.
Does working Saturday automatically mean overtime?
Not necessarily under federal law; the general federal rule is based on hours worked above 40 in a fixed workweek. State rules can differ.
Does the calculator handle overnight shifts?
Yes, shifts with end times earlier than start times are treated as crossing midnight; a shift longer than 24 hours is not supported.
Are my hours saved or transmitted?
No. This is a browser-only calculator.
Official sources and useful references
Use these primary resources for the latest details. Links open their original publishers.
Keep hours and compensation separate
Record start, end and unpaid break for each day; calculate actual hours worked; then total the workweek. Note any overnight shift explicitly so the finish time falls on the next day.
For many U.S. nonexempt employees, federal overtime generally begins after 40 hours worked in a workweek, but state rules, exemptions and employment arrangements can differ.
Apply this advice
- Check assumptions and limitations
- Use a concrete example from your situation
- Verify time-sensitive claims in an official source
- Review your final output before sharing
Keep in mind: Save a copy of your timesheet and refer to payroll documents for the employer’s actual pay period and rules.
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