The total overhead variance is the difference between actual overhead costs and overhead costs applied to work done.

Overhead Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs applied to products or services.

Actual Overhead

Represents the real costs associated with manufacturing overhead, including expenses such as rent, utilities, and equipment maintenance incurred during production.

Overhead Costs

The indirect costs associated with running a business that cannot be linked to a specific product or service.