Overtime Calculator Australia
Calculate time-and-a-half, double time, and public holiday pay instantly. Covers full-time, part-time and casual employees under the Fair Work Act.
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Enter hours per day — overtime calculated automaticallyAustralian Overtime & Penalty Rate Reference
General rates under most modern awards — always verify with your specific award via the Fair Work Ombudsman
| When | Employee Type | Multiplier | Example @ $25.05/hr | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Sat overtime (first 2 hrs) | Permanent | 150% | $37.58/hr | Time and a half |
| Mon–Sat overtime (after 2 hrs) | Permanent | 200% | $50.10/hr | Double time |
| Sunday (all hours) | Permanent | 200% | $50.10/hr | Double time from first hour |
| Public holiday | Permanent | 250% | $62.63/hr | Double time and a half |
| Mon–Sat overtime (first 2 hrs) | Casual | 175% | $43.84/hr | Includes 25% casual loading |
| Mon–Sat overtime (after 2 hrs) | Casual | 225% | $56.36/hr | Double time + casual loading |
| Public holiday | Casual | 275% | $68.89/hr | Highest standard rate |
| Afternoon shift loading | All shift workers | 115% | $28.81/hr | Typical afternoon loading |
| Night shift loading | All shift workers | 125–130% | $31.31–$32.57/hr | Varies by award |
| Saturday (ordinary hrs, retail) | Permanent | 125% | $31.31/hr | General Retail Industry Award |
Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Act 2025
As of 30 August 2025, new federal law prevents the Fair Work Commission from reducing overtime and penalty rates in modern awards. These rates are now protected as fundamental entitlements for 2.6 million Australian workers. Learn more at Fair Work ↗
When Does Overtime Apply?
- Full-time: after 38 hrs/week or 7.6 hrs/day
- Part-time: after contracted hours or 38 hrs/week
- Casual: same thresholds apply despite casual loading
- Outside the award span of hours (e.g. after 6 pm)
- Hours may be averaged if your award permits it
- Cannot average across pay periods to avoid OT
TOIL — Time Off In Lieu
- Must be agreed in writing before overtime is worked
- Accrued at the applicable overtime multiplier
- 1.5 hrs TOIL per 1 hr of time-and-a-half overtime
- 2 hrs TOIL per 1 hr of double-time overtime
- You cannot be forced to accept TOIL instead of pay
- Unused TOIL paid out if employment ends
Superannuation on Overtime
- Super rate is 12% for 2025–26 financial year
- Super is generally payable on overtime earnings
- Employer pays directly to your super fund
- Super applies on ordinary time + overtime pay
- Check your award for any specific super exclusions
- Unpaid super = employer breaches Fair Work Act
Refusing Overtime
- Section 62, Fair Work Act: refuse unreasonable OT
- Reasonableness assessed on health, safety, notice
- Employer may not penalise refusal of unreasonable OT
- Maximum is 38 hrs + "reasonable additional hours"
- Employees under 18: max 8 hrs/day, 38 hrs/week
- Contact Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94
How to Calculate Overtime Pay in Australia
Overtime pay in Australia is governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 and calculated based on your Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement. The most common formula applies a multiplier to your base hourly rate for hours worked beyond your ordinary hours.
Worked Example — Monday to Saturday Overtime
Base hourly rate: $30.00 | Overtime worked: 4 hours
First 2 hours @ 150%: 2 × $30.00 × 1.5 = $90.00
Next 2 hours @ 200%: 2 × $30.00 × 2.0 = $120.00
Total overtime pay: $210.00 | Super (12%): $25.20
Worked Example — Public Holiday
Base hourly rate: $25.05 | Hours on public holiday: 6 hours
All hours @ 250%: 6 × $25.05 × 2.5 = $375.75
Super (12%): $45.09 | Total cost to employer: $420.84
Under the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 30 August 2025, penalty and overtime rates in modern awards cannot be reduced by the Fair Work Commission. These rates are now permanent, protected entitlements for all award-covered workers.
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2025 is $25.05 per hour. The award minimum is $24.10/hr. Most employees are covered by an award that specifies higher base rates than the national minimum. Always verify your specific award rate via the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT).
Last updated: April 2026.