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Gross pay equals (regular hours × rate) + (overtime hours × rate × 1.5) + (double-time hours × rate × 2). Example: $22/hour × 40 regular hours = $880, plus 5 overtime hours = $165 at $33/hour, equals $1,045 weekly gross pay.

Gross Pay Calculator 2026

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FLSA-compliant. Per period and annual totals. Employer cost included.

Last updated: September 2026 — rates sourced from IRS Publication 15, SSA & state revenue departments
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Gross pay calculation under 2026 FLSA rules

Gross pay is the total amount earned before any taxes or deductions. For hourly workers, it is the sum of regular pay plus any overtime or premium pay earned in the pay period.

FLSA regular rate of pay is the foundation for overtime calculations and must include all forms of hourly compensation including non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and production bonuses. It does NOT include discretionary bonuses, overtime premium payments, reimbursements, or gifts.

State overtime rules vary. California requires daily overtime after 8 hours (1.5×) and double-time after 12 hours. Colorado also has daily overtime provisions. Nevada, Alaska, and some others have additional state-specific rules. Always verify your state's requirements when calculating gross pay for employees.

To convert this gross pay to net take-home, use the Hourly Paycheck Calculator. To calculate the full employer cost including FICA matching, FUTA, and workers comp, use the Employer Tax Calculator.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates based on 2026 IRS Publication 15 rates, SSA wage base, and published state tax schedules. Not a substitute for licensed payroll software or professional tax advice.

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Gross Pay Calculator questions answered

Gross pay includes all compensation before deductions: regular wages (hourly rate × hours), overtime (rate × 1.5 for hours over 40/week under FLSA), double-time (rate × 2 in certain state situations), shift differentials, and non-discretionary bonuses. For payroll tax purposes, gross pay is the starting point before any pre-tax deductions reduce taxable wages.
Under the federal FLSA, overtime pay equals 1.5× the regular rate of pay for all hours over 40 in a single workweek. The regular rate must include non-discretionary bonuses and shift differentials — not just the base hourly rate. California and some other states require daily overtime at 1.5× for hours over 8/day and double-time for hours over 12/day.
Not exactly. Gross pay is total compensation. Federal income tax is withheld on gross pay minus pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance under Section 125). FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) apply to gross pay minus 401(k) contributions only — health insurance premiums are still FICA-taxable for most plans. So your W-2 Box 1 (federal wages) will be lower than Box 3 (Social Security wages).
Employers pay FICA matching (7.65% — same amount as employees), FUTA (0.6% net federal unemployment on first $7,000/employee), SUTA (state unemployment, 1%–7% depending on state and experience rating), and workers' compensation insurance. Total employer burden is typically 110%–120% of gross wages. Use the Employer Tax Calculator for the exact per-employee cost.

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