Overtime example · Educational math
What if $18/hour includes OT and double-time hours?
Stated sample multipliers—not payroll or legal advice.
Calculator · How we calculate · Questions
Direct answer
Direct answer (stated sample only): At $18.00/hour, 40 regular hours, 8 OT hours at 1.5×, and 4 double-time hours at 2×, Nestfigure’s model shows regular pay $720.00, OT pay $216.00, double-time $144.00, and total about $1,080.00 for the period. Not a paycheck or legal advice.
Compare sample OT hours
Same rate ($18.00) and regular hours (40), OT multiplier 1.5×.
| OT hours | OT pay | Total pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $0.00 | $864.00 |
| 8 | $216.00 | $1,080.00 |
| 12 | $324.00 | $1,188.00 |
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Educational arithmetic only. Not a determination of overtime eligibility, FLSA status, or payroll. Employer rules vary.
Pay mix
Regular vs OT vs double-timeCompare OT hours
Same rate and regular hours, different OT hours| OT hours | OT pay | Total pay | vs your OT |
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Common questions
How much is a sample week at $18/hour with overtime and double-time hours?
Direct answer (stated sample only): At $18.00/hour, 40 regular hours, 8 OT hours at 1.5×, and 4 double-time hours at 2×, Nestfigure’s model shows regular pay $720.00, OT pay $216.00, double-time $144.00, and total about $1,080.00 for the period. Not a paycheck or legal advice.
Is this my legal overtime rate?
No. Multipliers here are sample inputs (or numbers you type). Law and employer policy decide when overtime or double time applies.
How do I try other hours?
Open the prefilled overtime calculator and change hours or multipliers. Assumptions are on Nestfigure’s how-we-calculate page for overtime.
Educational only. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.