QUICK ANSWER
What is 8 hours of overtime at $18 an hour?
The overtime portion is $216. With 40 regular hours, estimated gross weekly pay is $936 before taxes and deductions.
$18 × 40 = $720 regular · $18 × 1.5 × 8 = $216 overtime · Total = $936
Overtime rate
At a 1.5× multiplier, an $18 hourly rate becomes $27 per overtime hour.
Important note
This is a simple time-and-a-half example. Actual overtime eligibility and regular-rate calculations can depend on applicable wage-and-hour rules and compensation structure.