Overtime pay calculator (NZ, 2026–27)
Overtime is added to your pay and taxed at your top rate, so you keep less of it than of your first hours. Enter your rate and hours to see what an extra shift is really worth.
Overtime you keep, a week
$163.26
of $240.00 overtime pay · 68% after tax
Every week of the year: $8,490 more take-home a year
Salary $66,560 → $79,040 a year
5 hours of overtime a week at time and a half
| Hourly rate | Overtime pay a week | You keep a week | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $28.00 | $210.00 | $143.33 | 68% |
| $30.00 | $225.00 | $153.56 | 68% |
| $32.00 | $240.00 | $163.26 | 68% |
| $35.00 | $262.50 | $174.34 | 66% |
| $40.00 | $300.00 | $195.75 | 65% |
| $45.00 | $337.50 | $220.22 | 65% |
40 normal hours a week, 52 weeks, overtime every week. Defaults: tax code M, no KiwiSaver or student loan.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as the rest of your income. PAYE is worked out pay by pay, so a big overtime pay can have extra tax taken; IRD squares this up after the end of the tax year and refunds any overpayment.
Rates checked 19 October 2026 against IRD for the 2026–27 tax year (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027). How we calculate · Sources · Accuracy tests · Report an error
Estimate for information only, based on New Zealand 2026–27 rates. Not tax or financial advice. Your payslip may differ (for example tax code, benefits or other deductions).
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