Overtime Pay Calculator Australia

Overtime Pay Breakdown

Overtime rate per hour$45.00/hr
Overtime pay$225.00

About overtime rates in Australia

Overtime rates in Australia are set by Modern Awards or Enterprise Agreements. The most common rate is time-and-a-half (150%) for the first 2–3 hours and double time (200%) thereafter.

If no Award or Agreement applies, the Fair Work Act requires overtime to be reasonable. Check your specific Award at fairwork.gov.au for exact rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overtime rate in Australia?

The most common overtime rate in Australia is time-and-a-half (1.5×) for the first 2–3 hours of overtime, then double time (2×) thereafter. Exact rates depend on your Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement. Source: Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au).

Is overtime compulsory in Australia?

Employers can only require employees to work reasonable overtime. What is 'reasonable' depends on factors including the employee's role, family responsibilities, and the notice given. Employees can refuse unreasonable overtime. Source: Fair Work Act 2009.

Is overtime pay taxed differently?

Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income — it is added to your regular pay and taxed at your marginal tax rate. There is no special lower tax rate for overtime in Australia. Source: ATO (ato.gov.au).

Do casuals get overtime?

Casual employees are generally entitled to overtime under their Modern Award after working more than 38 ordinary hours per week, or more than the ordinary daily hours set in their Award. Source: fairwork.gov.au.

What is the double time-and-a-half rate?

Double time-and-a-half means you are paid 2.5 times your ordinary hourly rate. This typically applies on public holidays under many Modern Awards. Source: Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au).