Start with gross pay if you are checking hours and rates. Use a pay-period conversion to compare a steady schedule across a year. If you want to estimate money left after deductions, the overtime-after-tax tool lets you explore a percentage you choose; it does not calculate payroll taxes.

Each tool shows its formula, assumptions, and worked examples. Labor and tax explanations focus on the United States, with state examples labeled. Check the relevant policy or official source before using an estimate for a payroll decision.

Read our calculation methodology

Understand your pay

Start with the right assumptions, work through an example, and learn what to check when your pay stub differs.

How to check an overtime pay estimate

Separate eligible hours, regular rate, and overtime premiums before comparing a calculator result with your pay stub.

Overtime, withholding, and take-home pay

Learn what a flat tax-percentage estimate can tell you, how to compare paychecks, and what the qualified overtime deduction does not calculate for you.

Compare weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual pay

Convert pay using consistent hours and paid weeks, distinguish biweekly from semimonthly pay, and separate monthly averages from actual deposits.

Check the assumptions behind a PTO payout

Find the eligible leave balance, applicable hourly rate, and gross payout before comparing an estimate with your final paycheck.

Important note

These calculators provide estimates only and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Actual pay may vary based on local law, employer rules, union agreements, deductions, and classification.