Work Hours Calculator
Calculate hours worked from start and end times, deduct breaks, flag overtime, and estimate gross pay for a full working week.
Work Hours Inputs
Pay period settings
Choose weekly or fortnightly — the overtime threshold scales automatically.
Mon is standard; Sun for US-style rosters.
Overtime pay
Awards vary — use 1.5x or 2.0x as a planning baseline unless your agreement specifies otherwise.
Day entries
Add each shift. Breaks are deducted before calculating net hours and pay.
Work Hours Inputs
Pay period settings
Choose weekly or fortnightly — the overtime threshold scales automatically.
Mon is standard; Sun for US-style rosters.
Overtime pay
Awards vary — use 1.5x or 2.0x as a planning baseline unless your agreement specifies otherwise.
Day entries
Add each shift. Breaks are deducted before calculating net hours and pay.
Total net hours
37.5 hrs
No overtime above your 38 hrs weekly threshold
Add an hourly rate to estimate pay
The calculator already totals hours and overtime. Enter a rate above to also see a gross pay estimate for the week.
Daily breakdown
Each shift, break deduction, and net hours at a glance.
- Shift
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Break
- 30 min
- Gross
- 8 hrs
- Net
- 7.5 hrs
- Shift
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Break
- 30 min
- Gross
- 8 hrs
- Net
- 7.5 hrs
- Shift
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Break
- 30 min
- Gross
- 8 hrs
- Net
- 7.5 hrs
- Shift
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Break
- 30 min
- Gross
- 8 hrs
- Net
- 7.5 hrs
- Shift
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Break
- 30 min
- Gross
- 8 hrs
- Net
- 7.5 hrs
| Day | Start | End | Break | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 30 min | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 30 min | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 30 min | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 30 min | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 | 30 min | 8 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
How this work hours calculator works
Each shift is calculated individually
For every day you enter, the calculator measures the time between start and finish, deducts the unpaid break, and stores both gross and net hours. All shifts are then summed into a weekly total shown in the daily breakdown.
Overnight shifts are handled automatically
If a shift ends after midnight, simply enter the next-day finish time. When the end time is earlier than the start time, the tool treats it as an overnight shift and adds 24 hours before calculating the duration.
Overtime is a planning estimate
The overtime result is based on the weekly threshold and multiplier you choose. Award rules, roster patterns, penalty rates, and paid breaks can all change the final payroll outcome — confirm the specifics with your award or payroll system before relying on it for pay calculations.
Australian standard work hours
In Australia, full-time employees work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week under the National Employment Standards (NES). That is why this calculator defaults the weekly overtime threshold to 38 hours.
The spread of those hours varies by industry, award, or enterprise agreement. Some employees trigger overtime based on weekly totals, others on daily limits, weekends, public holidays, or rostered patterns. Use this tool as a fast hours-worked calculator and overtime estimator, then confirm the specific pay rules in your award before relying on the pay figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is full-time in Australia?
For most employees, full-time work in Australia is an average of 38 ordinary hours per week under the National Employment Standards. The exact spread of hours can vary under an award, enterprise agreement, or contract.
How do I calculate hours worked from start and end times?
Subtract the start time from the end time, then deduct any unpaid meal or rest break. For example, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute break is 7.5 net hours. This calculator does that automatically across all your shifts for the week.
What is the standard overtime rate in Australia?
There is no single national overtime rate. Many Australian awards use time-and-a-half (1.5×) and double time (2×) as common benchmarks, but the exact multiplier depends on your award or enterprise agreement. Use the multiplier selector to match your situation.
Does this calculator handle overnight shifts?
Yes. If a shift ends after midnight, simply enter the next-day finish time. When the end time is earlier than the start time, the calculator treats it as an overnight shift and adds 24 hours to the duration before calculating.
How is overtime calculated?
The calculator sums all net weekly hours, then compares the total with your weekly overtime threshold. Any hours above that threshold are treated as overtime and priced at your chosen multiplier.
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