Calculating Wages & Overtime

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About Course

Work out pay from hourly rates, timesheets, overtime, commission and annual salaries, and check whether pay meets the National Minimum Wage. Uses the April 2026 minimum wage rates and clear worked examples throughout.

This course teaches pay calculations using illustrative figures and the minimum wage rates published on GOV.UK for April 2026. It is not legal or financial advice. Check your contract, your payslip and GOV.UK for current rates, and contact Acas for advice about your rights.

What Will You Learn?

  • Calculate gross pay from hours worked and hourly rates Work out overtime at time-and-a-half and double time Convert between annual, monthly, weekly and hourly pay Check pay against the National Minimum Wage rates

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Hours, rates and gross pay
  • Overtime
  • Salaries, pay rises and the minimum wage

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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