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Overtime Pay Calculator Ireland

Estimate gross overtime pay in Ireland using your hourly rate, extra hours and a 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x or custom workplace multiplier.

Overtime Pay Calculator Ireland

Quick Scenario

Example presets only: Ireland has no single Saturday or Sunday multiplier for every job. Confirm the rate that applies to you.

Rate & Hours

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Overtime Multiplier

Break Deduction

Overtime Pay

Enter your details and click Calculate to see your estimate

How this overtime estimate is calculated

The calculator estimates gross overtime pay from your normal hourly rate, payable extra hours and selected workplace multiplier.

Published by Irish Calculators. Rates, rules and assumptions are maintained against the official sources linked below.

  1. Optional unpaid-break time is deducted from the overtime hours entered.
  2. The normal hourly rate is multiplied by the selected overtime multiplier.
  3. The effective overtime rate is multiplied by the remaining payable hours.
  4. The result is gross overtime pay before PAYE, USC, PRSI and other deductions.

Source note: WRC guidance on employment terms, Sunday premium entitlement, working hours and sectoral arrangements. This is an estimate only and not financial advice.

How overtime pay works in Ireland

This calculator estimates gross overtime pay using the hourly rate, overtime hours, multiplier, and optional unpaid-break deduction you enter. It is a planning tool only and does not decide whether overtime or a particular premium rate is legally owed in your job.

In Ireland, there is no single universal overtime multiplier such as 1.5x or 2.0x for every worker. WRC guidance says written employment terms should include conditions relating to hours of work, including overtime. A workplace policy, collective agreement, Employment Regulation Order or Sectoral Employment Order may also affect the applicable rate.

Where Sunday compensation is not already included in the normal rate, WRC guidance says it can be an allowance, increased pay, paid time off or a combination. Because arrangements vary, use this calculator to model gross pay and compare it with your contract, roster and payslip.

Overtime pay calculation examples

Gross overtime pay equals the normal hourly rate multiplied by the workplace overtime multiplier and the payable extra hours. The multipliers below are examples, not universal statutory Irish rates.

Time and a quarter example €15.00 × 1.25 × 10 hours €187.50 gross overtime pay Load this example in the calculator Time and a half example €15.00 × 1.5 × 10 hours €225.00 gross overtime pay Load this example in the calculator Double-time example €15.00 × 2 × 10 hours €300.00 gross overtime pay Load this example in the calculator

Check the multiplier and payable hours against your written terms, workplace policy, collective agreement or any sectoral rule that applies to the job.

Official references: WRC guidance on employment terms including overtime, Sunday premium entitlement, and working hours and breaks.

How This Calculator Works

1
Enter your normal hourly rate and the number of extra hours that are payable as overtime.
2
Pick the multiplier stated in your contract, sector rule or workplace policy, such as 1.25x, 1.5x or 2.0x, or enter a custom rate.
3
If unpaid breaks reduce the hours you should be paid for, switch on break deduction and enter the break minutes and number of shifts.
4
The calculator multiplies the effective overtime rate by payable hours and shows the gross estimate before PAYE, USC and PRSI deductions.

Who This Calculator Is For

Employees checking the value of extra shifts before payday.
Workers comparing contract rates, Saturday arrangements and Sunday or premium work.
Part-time or variable-hour workers who want a quick gross overtime estimate.
Anyone checking a payslip against recorded extra hours, unpaid breaks and the agreed multiplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply the normal hourly rate by the agreed overtime multiplier, then multiply that effective rate by the payable extra hours. For example, €15 × 1.5 × 10 hours gives €225 gross overtime pay.
Is there a fixed legal overtime rate like 1.5x or 2.0x in Ireland?
There is no single universal overtime multiplier for every Irish worker. The applicable rate can come from written employment terms, a workplace policy, a collective agreement or a legally binding sectoral arrangement.
Where should my overtime terms be recorded?
WRC guidance says an employee’s written terms should include conditions relating to hours of work, including overtime. The statement can also refer to an applicable collective agreement, Employment Regulation Order or Registered Employment Agreement.
How does Sunday premium work in Ireland?
WRC guidance says that, where Sunday compensation is not already included in the rate, it can take the form of an allowance, an increased rate of pay, paid time off or a combination. It is not automatically double time.
Are unpaid breaks deducted from overtime hours?
WRC guidance provides for a 15-minute break after more than 4.5 hours and a 30-minute break after more than 6 hours, but payment for breaks is not a statutory entitlement. Deduct a break here only when it is unpaid and included within the overtime hours entered.
Do working-time limits still apply when I work overtime?
Yes. WRC guidance states that the maximum average working week is generally 48 hours, normally averaged over four months, with different averaging periods or exceptions in some circumstances.
Does this calculator show gross pay or take-home pay?
It shows gross overtime pay before PAYE, USC, PRSI and other payroll deductions. Use the Net Salary Calculator when you want a broader take-home-pay estimate.

Related Guides

Employment Rights Guide Hub Pay, leave, overtime, Sunday premium, redundancy and notice guides. Sunday Premium Pay Ireland How Sunday compensation can work as extra pay, allowance, time off or a mix. Working Time Rules Ireland Working hours, breaks and what to check before estimating overtime. Overtime and Annual Pay Ireland How extra weekly hours and multipliers can change gross annual earnings. Annual Leave Entitlement Ireland How annual leave can connect with variable hours and working patterns. Minimum Wage Ireland 2026 Understand which premiums cannot make up the statutory basic rate.
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