Using the calculator
Enter Hourly pay, Overtime after i, Overtime rate, State, and the other fields shown. Calculate work hours, unpaid breaks, overtime and estimated gross pay across multiple shifts.
Work & Pay
Work Hours Calculator
Calculate weekly hours, unpaid breaks, overtime, payroll taxes and an estimated take home amount.
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Enter a rate to estimate gross and take home pay.
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| Day | Start | End | Unpaid break | Hours |
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Estimated paycheck deductions
Optional. Choose your state to estimate 2026 state income tax plus Social Security and Medicare.
Used to flag possible local income taxes. Local tax is not included yet.
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Example: eligible pre tax retirement or benefit deductions.
Total hours0.000h 00m
Regular hours0.00
Overtime hours0.00
Gross pay, Before deductions
Est. state income tax, Choose a state
Social Security, 2026 employee estimate
Medicare, 2026 employee estimate
Est. take home shown , Before federal & local income tax
Important: This is a planning estimate, not an employer payroll withholding engine. State calculations annualize the weekly pay entered and use simplified 2026 state tax rules. Federal income tax withholding, dependents, credits, reciprocity rules, special wage treatment and local/city income taxes are not included. Actual paycheck withholding can differ.
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Reading the result
The result shows work hours, unpaid breaks, overtime and estimated gross pay across multiple shifts.
Results are estimates based on the values entered. Review the Methodology and Calculator Disclaimer for important limitations.
Common questions
Should unpaid breaks count as work time?
Only include a break in worked time when it is treated as compensable work time for the situation you are tracking. Employer policies and wage rules can vary.
How do I handle an overnight shift?
Treat the end time as occurring on the following day when the shift crosses midnight. The calculator should measure elapsed time rather than simply subtracting two clock numbers on the same date.
Why calculate decimal hours?
Payroll systems often use decimal hours. For example, 30 minutes is 0.50 hours, not 0.30 hours. Converting minutes correctly helps prevent pay errors.
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