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Gross pay · before taxes

Gross Pay Calculator

Calculate hourly gross pay from regular, overtime and double-time hours before deductions. Enter hours in the correct pay categories; this estimate excludes bonuses and commissions.

Calculation breakdown

Gross vs. net pay

LineWhat it is
Gross payAll earnings before deductions (this calculator)
− Federal & state income taxWithheld per your W-4 and state form
− Social Security & Medicare7.65% FICA payroll tax
− Benefits / otherHealth insurance, retirement, garnishments
= Net (take-home) payWhat lands in your bank account

How to use this calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your hourly rate

    Your regular per-hour wage.

  2. 2

    Enter regular, overtime and double-time hours

    Split your hours by pay category. Overtime is paid at 1.5×, double time at 2×.

  3. 3

    Read your gross pay

    The total is your gross — before federal/state tax, Social Security, Medicare and any benefits come out.

This tool gives the gross figure — the right starting point for checking your stub and for overtime disputes. To convert hours and minutes into the decimal hours payroll multiplies, use the decimal hours calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is gross pay?
Gross pay is the full amount you earn before any deductions: regular wages plus overtime, bonuses and other earnings. It is the top-line figure on your pay stub, larger than your net (take-home) pay.
How do you calculate gross pay for hourly employees?
Multiply regular hours by the hourly rate, add overtime hours times 1.5× the rate (and any double-time at 2×). For 45 hours at $20: 40 × $20 = $800 + 5 × $30 = $150, gross $950.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is before deductions; net pay (take-home) is after federal, state and local income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and any benefits or garnishments. Net is always lower than gross.
How do I calculate gross pay from a salary?
Divide the annual salary by the number of pay periods: weekly = ÷52, biweekly = ÷26, semi-monthly = ÷24, monthly = ÷12. A $60,000 salary is about $2,307.69 gross per biweekly check.
Does gross pay include overtime?
Yes. Gross pay includes all earnings for the period — regular wages, overtime, double time, bonuses and commissions — before any taxes are withheld.

Sources & further reading

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