Lethal Company Overtime Calculator

Maximize your Company credits by calculating the optimal sell bonus.

Overtime Bonus Scaling Table

Excess Sold	0 Days Left	1 Day Left	2 Days Left

Shows bonus credits based on how much you sell above the quota.

What is the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator?

The Lethal Company Overtime Calculator is a specialized tool designed for players of the hit horror-scavenging game to determine exactly how many bonus credits they will receive for exceeding their profit quota. In the high-stakes environment of Lethal Company, managing your “Company Credits” is the difference between purchasing a Teleporter or meeting a grisly end due to lack of equipment.

Who should use this calculator? Any crew leader or designated “ship person” who wants to optimize their selling strategy. Many players mistakenly believe that selling everything on the last day is always best, but the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator reveals that selling early or selling significant surplus can provide a much-needed financial boost for early-game progression.

A common misconception is that the overtime bonus is a flat percentage. In reality, it is a calculated reward based on both the surplus value and the speed at which you meet the quota.

Lethal Company Overtime Calculator Formula and Mathematical Explanation

The mechanics of the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator rely on a specific formula discovered by the community through rigorous testing and data mining. The bonus is triggered only when the total value sold exceeds the current quota.

The formula used is:

Overtime Bonus = ((Total Value Sold – Current Quota) / 5) + (15 * Days Remaining)

Variables Table

Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Total Value Sold	The combined market value of all scrap items sold.	Credits	130 – 5,000+
Current Quota	The target amount set by the Company.	Credits	130 – 3,000
Days Remaining	Number of days left on the deadline monitor.	Days	0 – 3
Divisor (5)	Fixed constant determining surplus reward.	Ratio	Fixed

Practical Examples (Real-World Use Cases)

Example 1: The Early Bird Strategy

Suppose your crew has a quota of 130 credits. You find a high-value item and decide to sell 230 credits worth of scrap on the very first day (3 days remaining). Using the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator:

• Profit Margin: 230 – 130 = 100
• Value Bonus: 100 / 5 = 20
• Day Bonus: 15 * 3 = 45
• Total Bonus: 65 Credits

Interpretation: By selling early, you gained enough for a Pro-Flashlight and a Shovel before even reaching the second moon.

Example 2: The Deadline Surplus

Your quota is 500. You sell 600 credits worth of scrap on the final day (0 days remaining).

• Profit Margin: 600 – 500 = 100
• Value Bonus: 100 / 5 = 20
• Day Bonus: 15 * 0 = 0
• Total Bonus: 20 Credits

Interpretation: While you exceeded the quota, the lack of “Days Remaining” significantly reduced your potential bonus compared to the previous example.

How to Use This Lethal Company Overtime Calculator

1. Input Your Quota: Check the monitor in your ship to see the current required profit quota.
2. Enter Planned Sales: Total up the value of the items you intend to bring to the Company building.
3. Select Days Remaining: Use the dropdown to indicate how many days are left on your deadline. Note: 0 days means it is the final deadline day.
4. Analyze the Results: The Lethal Company Overtime Calculator will instantly show your total bonus, the profit margin, and the breakdown of how those credits are earned.
5. Adjust Your Strategy: If the bonus is low, consider saving high-value scrap for the next quota cycle instead of over-selling.

Key Factors That Affect Lethal Company Overtime Calculator Results

• Quota Scaling: As the game progresses, the quota increases exponentially. The Lethal Company Overtime Calculator helps you see that the “1/5” bonus becomes less significant relative to the effort required as the quota grows.
• Days Remaining Multiplier: This is the most powerful factor for low-quota runs. Selling early provides a flat 15 credit bonus per day, which is often higher than the surplus bonus.
• Company Buy Rate: Remember that the Company pays different rates depending on the day (30% on day 3, 100% on deadline). Our calculator assumes you are selling at the 100% rate.
• Team Expenses: If your team died and lost scrap, your profit margin decreases, directly impacting the overtime bonus.
• Inventory Management: Deciding whether to sell a beehive for the bonus or keep it to ensure the next quota is met is a key strategic decision influenced by these calculations.
• Risk vs. Reward: Selling early for the 15-credit-per-day bonus is risky because you lose the scrap that could have been used for the next, likely higher, quota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does the overtime bonus count toward the next quota?

No, the overtime bonus is added directly to your spendable credits. It does not reduce the requirement for the following quota period.

2. Is there a limit to the overtime bonus?

Mathematically, no. However, you are limited by the amount of scrap available on the moons and your ability to transport it to the Company building.

3. Why did I get 0 bonus even though I sold more than the quota?

Ensure you actually exceeded the quota. If you sold exactly the quota amount, the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator correctly shows 0 because (Sold – Quota) / 5 would be zero.

4. Is it better to sell on the first day or the last day?

For raw credits, the last day is usually better because the Company buys scrap at 100% value. However, if you need gear immediately, selling early with the “Days Remaining” bonus can be beneficial.

5. Does the number of players affect the overtime bonus?

The formula for the Lethal Company Overtime Calculator remains the same regardless of player count, though more players typically find more scrap.

6. Can I get a negative bonus?

No, the game and this calculator will floor the result at 0. You cannot lose credits by over-selling.

7. Does the moon difficulty affect the bonus?

Only indirectly. Harder moons yield more scrap value, which increases your “Total Value Sold” variable in the calculation.

8. How accurate is this calculator?

The Lethal Company Overtime Calculator uses the verified game-code formula: (Surplus/5) + (15*Days). It is 100% accurate to the current game version.