Pay & Income

How to Calculate Gross Pay

Learn how to calculate gross pay before taxes and deductions using hourly pay, salary equivalents and overtime adjustments.

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Core formula

Gross pay = regular pay + overtime pay + commission or bonus (if applicable)

Worked example

A worker paid $25 per hour for 40 hours has weekly gross pay of $1,000 before deductions. If the same worker also has 5 overtime hours at $37.50, weekly gross pay becomes $1,187.50.

Why this matters

These pay calculations are commonly used to estimate gross pay, compare job offers, check time-card totals or understand how schedule changes affect take-home planning. The guide explains the math, while the calculator speeds up the arithmetic.

Important note

Actual pay practices can depend on workplace policy, law, shift differentials, bonuses, deductions and pay-period rules. This page explains the basic arithmetic only.

Frequently asked questions

Does this page calculate taxes or deductions?

No. It focuses on gross-pay arithmetic before deductions.

Can I use this with overtime?

Yes, when overtime hours and the applicable multiplier are known.

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