Calculate daily work hours, break deductions, overtime, and estimated gross earnings for any shift.
Non-Legal Estimate Disclaimer: This calculator provides mathematical estimates based on entered timestamps and standard daily overtime rules. It does not constitute official legal, tax, or payroll advice. Actual wages may vary based on company rounding rules, collective bargaining agreements, or state-specific labor laws.
Set your daily start and finish timestamps in 12-hour AM/PM or 24-hour military notation.
Specify your unpaid meal break in minutes and enter your standard hourly wage rate.
The tool calculates regular hours, daily overtime (>8h at 1.5×), double time (>12h at 2.0×), and total gross pay.
Gross Pay = (Regular_Hours × Rate) + (Overtime_Hours × Rate × 1.5) + (Double_Time_Hours × Rate × 2.0) Regular_Hours = Net shift hours up to 8.0 hoursOvertime_Hours = Net shift hours between 8.0 and 12.0 hours (paid at 1.5× base rate)Double_Time_Hours = Net shift hours exceeding 12.0 hours (paid at 2.0× base rate)Rate = Base hourly wage rate ($/hour)Shift hours cross-midnight automatically add 24 hours. Unpaid break minutes are deducted from gross elapsed time.
Step-by-step breakdown of common real-world time scenarios, work shifts, and duration math.
Clock in at 8:00 AM, clock out at 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break at $25.00/hour.
(8h 30m elapsed − 30m break = 8.00 regular hours) × $25.00 Clock in at 7:00 AM, clock out at 6:30 PM, 30m lunch at $30.00/hour.
11h 00m net = 8.00 reg hrs ($240.00) + 3.00 OT hrs ($30 × 1.5 × 3 = $135.00) Clock in at 6:00 AM, clock out at 8:30 PM, 30m break at $20.00/hour.
14h 00m net = 8h reg ($160) + 4h OT ($120) + 2h Double Time ($80) How professionals and individuals apply this calculation across various industries.
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Work hours calculation is the foundation of wage accounting. In addition to calculating standard shift duration with our flagship Time Duration Calculator, modern workforce management requires tracking daily vs. weekly overtime and understanding compensable vs. non-compensable time.
Overtime regulations vary by jurisdiction:
Many companies utilize time clocks that round punches to the nearest 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Under FLSA regulation 29 CFR § 785.48(b), employer rounding practices are lawful only if they are neutral and do not consistently underpay employees over time. Learn more in our FLSA Payroll Compliance Guide or convert timesheet minutes with the Decimal Hours Calculator.
Hours worked up to 8.0 in a single shift are regular hours. Hours between 8.0 and 12.0 are calculated at 1.5× your base hourly rate, and hours over 12.0 are calculated at double time (2.0× rate).
No. This calculator is an informational estimate tool. State overtime laws (such as California daily overtime vs federal weekly 40-hour overtime) and company rounding policies may vary.
If your clock-out time is earlier than your clock-in time (e.g. 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM), the calculator automatically detects an overnight shift across midnight.
All calculations on this tool are deterministic and rigorously tested against base-60 modulo arithmetic and US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA 29 CFR § 785.48) payroll rounding guidelines.