Free UK Overtime Pay Calculator

In the UK, overtime pay is typically calculated by multiplying your hourly rate by the number of overtime hours worked and an agreed multiplier (usually 1.5x for time and a half or 2x for double time). However, there is no statutory right to overtime pay in the UK—rates depend on your employment contract and any collective agreements in place.

The most common overtime multiplier in the UK is 1.5 (time and a half), meaning you earn 150% of your normal hourly rate for overtime hours. Double time (2.0 multiplier) is also common for weekends or bank holidays. Your specific multiplier depends on your employment contract and company policy.

No, UK law does not require employers to pay overtime rates. However, your total pay (including any overtime) must not bring your average hourly rate below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage. Overtime rates are typically set out in your employment contract or collective agreement.

DynamicsHub integrates time and attendance tracking directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365, automatically capturing overtime hours, applying correct multipliers based on company policy, and feeding data straight into payroll. This eliminates manual calculations, reduces errors, ensures compliance, and provides real-time visibility into labour costs.

Contracted hours are the regular weekly hours specified in your employment contract (e.g., 37.5 hours per week). Any hours worked beyond this contracted amount are typically considered overtime. Your contract should clearly define when overtime rates apply and at what multiplier.

This calculator is designed for hourly-paid workers. For salaried employees, you would first need to calculate an hourly equivalent rate by dividing annual salary by working weeks and contracted hours. However, many salaried contracts in the UK do not include overtime pay, so always check your specific employment terms first.