Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator
Standard Formula
Calculates Straight (up to T1), Tier 1 Premium (T1 to T2), and Tier 2 Double Time (above T2).
Mirrors tiered overtime structures such as California daily overtime (8h straight, 4h 1.5×, 2.0× over 12h).
How Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator Works?
The Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator works by paying straight time up to Tier 1, 1.5× between Tier 1 and Tier 2, and 2.0× above Tier 2.
1Enter the hourly rate
Type the base wage, $30.00 by default.
2Enter total daily hours
Add the hours worked in one day, 14 by default.
3Set Tier 1 and Tier 2
Use 8 and 12 for California daily rules, or enter contract thresholds.
4Read each tier
8 straight hours ($240.00), 4 hours at 1.5× ($180.00) and 2 hours at 2.0× ($120.00) return $540.00.
Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator Formula
The Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator formula is Pay = (Straight × Rate) + (Tier 1 Hours × Rate × 1.5) + (Tier 2 Hours × Rate × 2.0).
Straight hours
Straight = Min(Hours, T1)
Tier 1 hours
Tier 1 = Max(0, Min(Hours, T2) − T1)
Tier 2 hours
Tier 2 = Max(0, Hours − T2)
- T1
- Hours before 1.5× starts (8 in California).
- T2
- Hours before 2.0× starts (12 in California).
- Hours
- Hours worked in the measured period.
Worked example: 13.5-hour day at $26
Straight = 8 × $26.00 = $208.00. Tier 1 = 4 × $39.00 = $156.00. Tier 2 = 1.5 × $52.00 = $78.00.
Pay = $442.00.
Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator Conversion Table
The Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator conversion table splits 9 daily hour totals into 3 tiers at $30.00 per hour with 8-hour and 12-hour thresholds.
| Daily Hours | Straight (1.0×) | Tier 1 (1.5×) | Tier 2 (2.0×) | Total Pay | Average $/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 hrs | 6 hrs | 0 hrs | 0 hrs | $180.00 | $30.00 |
| 8 hrs | 8 hrs | 0 hrs | 0 hrs | $240.00 | $30.00 |
| 9 hrs | 8 hrs | 1 hrs | 0 hrs | $285.00 | $31.67 |
| 10 hrs | 8 hrs | 2 hrs | 0 hrs | $330.00 | $33.00 |
| 11 hrs | 8 hrs | 3 hrs | 0 hrs | $375.00 | $34.09 |
| 12 hrs | 8 hrs | 4 hrs | 0 hrs | $420.00 | $35.00 |
| 13 hrs | 8 hrs | 4 hrs | 1 hrs | $480.00 | $36.92 |
| 14 hrs | 8 hrs | 4 hrs | 2 hrs | $540.00 | $38.57 |
| 16 hrs | 8 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | $660.00 | $41.25 |
What is Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator?
A Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator is a tool that applies 2 overtime thresholds with 2 different multipliers in one calculation.
The California daily structure is the most common 2-tier system: 1.0× for the first 8 hours, 1.5× for hours 9 through 12, and 2.0× for hours past 12. Many building trades contracts use 2 tiers on a weekly basis, such as 1.5× after 40 hours and 2.0× after 50 hours.
The tool works for daily or weekly periods. Enter thresholds that match the period of the hours.
What are the uses of Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator?
There are 4 main uses of the Multiple Overtime Tier Calculator.
California long days
Workers price 12-plus-hour shifts with both premium tiers.
Trades contracts
Union crews apply weekly 1.5× and 2.0× tiers.
Shutdown work
Plant maintenance crews price 14- and 16-hour shutdown shifts.
Cost limits
Supervisors see when a shift crosses into the 2.0× tier.