Pay & planning
Gross Pay Estimator
Estimate gross earnings from your hours and hourly rate in U.S. dollars. Free gross pay calculator before taxes, insurance, and other deductions.
Know the numbers
How to use this calculator
Enter the paid hours and minutes, then your hourly rate in US dollars. Use the overtime calculator when your estimate needs different rates above a weekly threshold.
A worked example
40 hours at $20 per hour gives $800.00 gross. For 7 hours 45 minutes at $20, gross is $155.00. For 38 hours 30 minutes at $18.50, gross is $712.25.
The calculation
Estimated gross pay = exact paid minutes ÷ 60 × hourly rate; round the final amount to cents.
Before you use the result
This simple estimate excludes overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, taxes, tips, deductions, and employer rounding. It does not estimate take-home pay.
Common scenarios
Use this calculator to estimate your paycheck before deductions, check whether a proposed shift is worth the time, or compare earnings across different hourly rates. If you worked 38 hours and 30 minutes at $18.50 per hour, the gross is $712.50. Enter your actual hours and rate to get a quick estimate you can compare with your pay stub.
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Common questions about Gross Pay Estimator
How do I calculate gross pay from my timecard?
Enter your total paid hours and minutes, then your hourly rate. The calculator multiplies your time by the rate to estimate gross pay before any deductions.
Does this include overtime?
No — this is a simple rate × hours calculation. Use the overtime pay estimator for separate regular and overtime rates.