Overtime Pay Calculator
This overtime pay calculator computes your overtime earnings based on your hourly rate and hours worked beyond the standard workweek. Calculate time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double-time (2x) wages to see your total overtime compensation.
Calculate Overtime Pay
Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime details to calculate your total earnings.
Overtime rate: 1.5x per hour
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x) and then by the number of overtime hours worked. For example, if your hourly rate is $20 and you work 10 overtime hours at 1.5x: $20 x 1.5 x 10 = $300 in overtime pay. Your total pay would be your regular wages plus overtime pay.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour worked. If you normally make $24/hour, time and a half pays $36/hour. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
When does double time apply?
Double time (2x regular rate) policies vary by employer and state. In California, double time is required after 12 hours in a single workday or for hours worked beyond 8 on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek. Federal law does not require double time, but some union contracts and company policies include it for holidays or excessive hours.
How many hours before overtime kicks in?
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime begins after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states have daily overtime thresholds: California requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day. Alaska also mandates daily overtime after 8 hours. Always check your state's specific labor laws as they may provide greater protections than federal law.
Is overtime pay mandatory?
Yes, for non-exempt employees under the FLSA, employers must pay at least 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 per week. Exempt employees (salaried workers meeting specific criteria for executive, administrative, or professional roles above the salary threshold) are not entitled to overtime. Misclassifying employees as exempt is a common violation.
How do you calculate weekly overtime?
Weekly overtime = (Total hours worked - 40) x Hourly rate x 1.5. For example, if you work 50 hours at $18/hour: Regular pay = 40 x $18 = $720. Overtime pay = 10 x $18 x 1.5 = $270. Total weekly pay = $720 + $270 = $990. Your effective hourly rate for the week is $990 / 50 = $19.80/hour.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends on their classification. Salaried employees classified as non-exempt are entitled to overtime. The FLSA salary threshold (as of 2024) is $35,568/year ($684/week). Employees earning below this threshold generally qualify for overtime regardless of job duties. Those above the threshold may be exempt if they meet specific job duty tests for executive, administrative, or professional exemptions.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay
What is Overtime Pay?
Overtime pay is the additional compensation an employee earns for working beyond their standard working hours. In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Our overtime pay calculator helps you quickly determine your regular pay, overtime pay, total earnings, and effective hourly rate. It also provides weekly, biweekly, and monthly projections to help with budgeting and financial planning.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your regular hourly pay rate
- Enter your regular hours worked per week (defaults to 40, the standard full-time work week)
- Enter the number of overtime hours worked
- Select your overtime multiplier: 1.5x (time and a half), 2x (double time), or enter a custom multiplier
- View your pay breakdown, effective hourly rate, and projections instantly
Overtime Formulas
Regular Pay:
Regular Pay = Hourly Rate x Regular Hours
Overtime Pay:
Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate x Overtime Multiplier x Overtime Hours
Total Pay:
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Effective Hourly Rate:
Effective Rate = Total Pay / Total Hours Worked
Overtime Multipliers Explained
- 1.5x (Time and a Half): The most common overtime rate required by federal law under the FLSA. For a $20/hr worker, overtime pay is $30/hr.
- 2x (Double Time): Required in some states (like California for hours beyond 12 in a day) and by some union contracts. For a $20/hr worker, overtime pay is $40/hr.
- Custom Multiplier: Some employers or contracts may use other rates such as 1.25x, 1.75x, or 2.5x for special circumstances like holidays or weekend shifts.
Examples
Example 1: Standard Overtime (1.5x)
An employee earns $25/hr and works 45 hours in a week:
Regular Pay: $25 x 40 = $1,000 | Overtime: $25 x 1.5 x 5 = $187.50 | Total: $1,187.50
Example 2: Double Time (2x)
An employee earns $30/hr and works 48 hours with double-time overtime:
Regular Pay: $30 x 40 = $1,200 | Overtime: $30 x 2 x 8 = $480 | Total: $1,680
Example 3: Effective Rate Calculation
From Example 1, the effective hourly rate is:
$1,187.50 / 45 hours = $26.39/hr effective rate
Use Cases
- Paycheck verification: Check that your overtime pay has been calculated correctly on your pay stub
- Budget planning: Project monthly income when working regular overtime to plan expenses
- Job comparison: Compare total compensation between jobs with different hourly rates and overtime expectations
- Negotiation: Understand the value of overtime opportunities when evaluating job offers
- Employer calculations: Estimate labor costs including overtime for project planning and budgeting
- Tax planning: Estimate gross earnings for the pay period to plan for tax withholding
Tips and Considerations
- This calculator shows gross pay before taxes and deductions. Your take-home pay will be less after federal, state, and local taxes
- Some states have daily overtime rules in addition to weekly (e.g., California requires overtime after 8 hours in a day)
- Salaried exempt employees typically do not qualify for overtime pay under the FLSA
- Holiday pay rates vary by employer and are not required by federal law unless it results in overtime hours
- Monthly projections assume consistent weekly hours. Actual monthly pay may vary based on the number of work weeks in a month