Overtime calculator (NZ)

See what your overtime hours are worth: time and a half, double time or any rate.

  1. Type your normal hourly rate.
  2. Add your normal hours and your overtime hours.
  3. Pick the overtime rate. Your pay shows below.
$
Your normal pay per hour before tax.
NZ law has no set overtime rate. It depends on your employment agreement.
Total pay this week
$1,330.00
Overtime pay
$210.00
Overtime rate per hour
$42.00
Normal pay
$1,120.00

If you worked this every week for a year: $69,160.00 before tax.

How overtime pay is worked out

Overtime rate = your hourly rate × the multiplier. Time and a half is 1.5×, double time is 2×. For example, at $28.00 an hour, time and a half is $42.00 an hour and double time is $56.00.

NZ law has no set overtime rate. It depends on your employment agreement.

Overtime rates table

Normal rateTime and a quarterTime and a halfDouble time
$23.00$28.75$34.50$46.00
$28.00$35.00$42.00$56.00
$33.00$41.25$49.50$66.00
$38.00$47.50$57.00$76.00
$48.00$60.00$72.00$96.00

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $28.00 an hour that is $42.00.
How do I calculate double time?
Multiply your hourly rate by 2. At $28.00 an hour that is $56.00.
How much is 10 hours of overtime at $28.00 an hour?
$420.00 at time and a half, or $560.00 at double time, before tax.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed like the rest of your pay. It can look higher on one payslip because that pay period is bigger.