Overtime and penalty rates calculator

Enter your hours for the week to check your pay slip. The rates start at common award values, and you can change them to match your award.

Rates checked against ATO and official sources on 26 September 2026. How we calculate

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Pay for this week$1,275.00$1,049 after tax · 41 hours worked

Type	Hours	Rate	Pay
Ordinary hours (100%)	38	$30.00	$1,140.00
Overtime (first 2 hours) (150%)	3	$45.00	$135.00
Total	41		$1,275.00

Penalty rates differ between awards. The rates shown are typical defaults; change them under “More options” to match your award or agreement. Use the Fair Work Pay Calculator to check your exact award.

How it's calculated

Each type of hour is paid at your base rate multiplied by a penalty rate. Common award rates are:

Overtime: 150% for the first 2 hours, then 200%.
Saturday: 125% to 150%. Sunday: 150% to 200%.
Public holidays: 225% to 250%.
Casuals get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. Most awards apply it on top of the penalty rate, so a casual Sunday rate is often 175%.

Awards differ a lot, so treat these as starting points. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay Calculator shows the exact rates for your award and level.

After-tax pay assumes you work a similar week all year and are an Australian resident claiming the tax-free threshold.

Common questions

What is time and a half?

150% of your base rate. At $30 an hour, time and a half is $45 an hour.

Do casuals get penalty rates?

Yes, under most awards casuals get penalty rates, often calculated on top of the 25% casual loading.

Is overtime taxed more?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other income. A big week can have more tax withheld, but it evens out at tax time.

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