HOURLY PAY METHOD
Calculate regular and overtime earnings
What the calculator assumes
Regular hours are paid at the entered hourly rate. Overtime hours are multiplied by 1.5, then weekly earnings are multiplied by paid weeks. The resulting annual wages flow through the same 2026 federal and state withholding engine as the salary calculator.
What can make an hourly check different
Shift premiums, double time, tips, unpaid leave, irregular schedules, bonuses, commissions, and state-specific overtime rules are not inferred automatically. The 2026 federal deduction for certain qualified overtime may also require an updated Form W-4 and employer records.
Daily and biweekly planning
Select weekly or biweekly output to plan recurring expenses. The estimate is most useful when hours are stable; if schedules vary, calculate a low and high scenario rather than relying on one average.