Calculate work hours, overtime, and total pay for any pay period
A timesheet calculator automates the process of tracking work hours and calculating pay for employees. It handles complex calculations including regular hours, overtime, break deductions, and total compensation across different pay periods.
HR departments and payroll administrators use timesheet calculators to accurately process employee wages, ensuring correct payment for regular and overtime hours.
Workers track their own hours to verify paycheck accuracy, plan work schedules, and maintain personal records of hours worked.
Contractors and consultants calculate billable hours for client projects, ensuring accurate invoicing based on time spent.
Business owners analyze labor costs by tracking employee hours and calculating total compensation expenses for budgeting purposes.
| Pay Period | Frequency | Days Covered | Annual Periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Every week | 7 days | 52 pay periods |
| Bi-Weekly | Every 2 weeks | 14 days | 26 pay periods |
| Semi-Monthly | Twice per month | ~15 days | 24 pay periods |
| Monthly | Once per month | 28-31 days | 12 pay periods |
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees.
Some states (like California) require overtime after 8 hours in a single day, and double time after 12 hours in a day or for the 7th consecutive day worked.
Scenario: Office worker with regular 9-5 schedule, $20/hour, 30-minute lunch breaks
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7.5 hours/day after 30-min break)
Total Hours: 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 hours
Regular Pay: 37.5 × $20 = $750.00
Overtime: None (under 40 hours)
Total Earnings: $750.00
Scenario: Retail manager working extended hours, $18/hour, 1.5x overtime after 40 hours
Mon-Fri: 8 hours/day = 40 hours
Saturday: 6 hours
Sunday: 4 hours
Regular Hours: 40 × $18 = $720.00
Overtime Hours: 10 × $27 (1.5x) = $270.00
Total Earnings: $990.00
Scenario: Healthcare worker, $25/hour, varying shifts over 2 weeks
Week 1: 42 hours (40 regular + 2 overtime)
Week 2: 38 hours (all regular)
Regular Hours: 78 × $25 = $1,950.00
Overtime Hours: 2 × $37.50 (1.5x) = $75.00
Total Earnings: $2,025.00
Scenario: Freelance consultant tracking billable hours for client invoice, $75/hour
Project meetings: 12 hours
Development work: 28 hours
Documentation: 8 hours
Total Billable Hours: 48 hours
Hourly Rate: $75/hour
Invoice Total: $3,600.00
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