Free Overtime Cost Calculator
for Employers
This overtime budget calculator shows you exactly where the money goes. Enter your team's hours and rates, see the real cost — and find out if hiring beats overtime.
Calculate overtime cost per employee
Doesn't need to be exact — ballpark works. This overtime labor cost calculator handles the math.
Average across your team, before the time and a half multiplier
Hours beyond the standard 40-hour work week, averaged per person
1.5× is the US federal standard — the classic time and a half calculator for business payroll
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about overtime costs, calculations, and when to take action.
Overtime isn't the problem.
Bad scheduling is.
Whether you hire or not, the real fix is distributing shifts so fewer people cross the overtime line. Turnozo tracks hours in real time and flags employees approaching their limit — before payday surprises.