Overtime Pay Calculator
Your normal pay per hour before any overtime premium.
Usually 40 hours per week for full-time hourly workers.
Hours worked beyond the regular threshold in the same week.
Answer: This overtime pay calculator applies the FLSA rule that overtime pays 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. Overtime rate = hourly rate x 1.5; overtime pay = overtime rate x overtime hours. Example: at $20 per hour with 8 overtime hours, overtime pay is $240 and total weekly pay is $1,040.
An overtime pay calculator takes the guesswork out of your paycheck. If you earn an hourly wage and work more than 40 hours in a week, federal law requires most employers to pay a premium for those extra hours. Enter your rate, regular hours, and overtime hours above to see your overtime rate, overtime earnings, and total weekly pay instantly.
Overtime directly affects your income. At $20 per hour, a 50-hour week pays $200 more than a 40-hour week. Knowing the exact number helps you check your pay stub and decide whether extra shifts are worth your time. You can also use an hourly to salary calculator to see your annual pay with overtime included.
How This Overtime Pay Calculator Works
The widget above follows three simple formulas. First, it multiplies your regular hourly rate by the multiplier (1.5 for time and a half, or 2 for double time) to get your overtime rate. Second, it multiplies that rate by your overtime hours to get your overtime pay. Third, it adds regular pay and overtime pay for the weekly total.
The default 1.5x multiplier matches the federal FLSA standard for nonexempt employees working more than 40 hours a week. The 2x option covers double time, used for very long days or holiday work under some state rules and union contracts. Enter zero overtime hours and the calculator returns your regular weekly pay, which is handy for comparing weeks with and without overtime.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay by Hand
You can confirm the calculator with pencil and paper using these steps:
- Find your regular hourly rate. This is the rate on your offer letter or pay stub. If you only know your annual salary, first convert salary to an hourly rate by dividing by 2,080 (40 hours x 52 weeks).
- Calculate your overtime rate. Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $20 per hour, the overtime rate is $20 x 1.5 = $30 per hour.
- Count your overtime hours. Subtract 40 from your total weekly hours. If you worked 48 hours, you have 8 overtime hours.
- Multiply overtime rate by overtime hours. At $30 per hour with 8 overtime hours, your overtime pay is $30 x 8 = $240.
- Add your regular pay. Regular pay is $20 x 40 = $800. Add the $240 overtime pay for a weekly total of $1,040.
Overtime Pay Examples
The table below shows verified examples. Regular hours are 40 in every row, and all amounts use the standard 1.5x multiplier unless noted.
| Hourly rate | Overtime hours | Overtime rate | Overtime pay | Total weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | 5 | $22.50 | $112.50 | $712.50 |
| $20.00 | 5 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $950.00 |
| $25.00 | 10 | $37.50 | $375.00 | $1,375.00 |
| $32.00 | 6 (double time) | $64.00 | $384.00 | $1,664.00 |
| $18.50 | 7 | $27.75 | $194.25 | $934.25 |
The premium compounds at higher wages: ten overtime hours at $25 per hour add $375 to the week, more than a full extra day of regular pay. When comparing job offers, a generous overtime policy can make a lower base rate competitive with higher straight-time pay.
Time and a Half vs. Double Time
Time and a half (1.5x) is the federal minimum overtime premium. Under the FLSA, covered nonexempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and most payroll systems, including the ones behind a typical paycheck calculator, apply this automatically. Double time (2x) is not required by federal law, but appears in some state rules, such as California’s double time after 12 hours in a day, and in many union contracts. Use the calculator’s 2x option when double time applies to you.
Who Qualifies for Overtime Pay?
Overtime protection applies to nonexempt employees under the FLSA. Hourly workers are usually nonexempt, while salaried workers may be exempt if they meet the salary threshold and perform executive, administrative, or professional duties. Job titles alone do not decide exemption.
Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income, exactly like regular wages, not at a higher rate. A big overtime week can push one paycheck into a higher withholding bracket temporarily. To see what actually lands in your bank account, run your total through a take-home pay calculator.
Overtime Pay Calculator FAQ
How do you calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply that by your overtime hours and add your regular pay. At $20 per hour with 8 overtime hours: $30 x 8 = $240 overtime pay, plus $800 regular pay, for $1,040 total.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate, the minimum overtime premium under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for hours over 40 in a week. At $20 per hour, time and a half is $30 per hour.
Is overtime pay taxed differently?
No. Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income at the same rates as regular wages. A large overtime week may increase withholding on that one paycheck, but your actual tax rate depends on total annual income.
How many hours do you work before overtime starts?
Under federal law, overtime starts after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states add daily thresholds: in California, overtime also starts after 8 hours in a day, with double time after 12 hours.
Do salaried employees get overtime pay?
It depends on exemption status, not on being salaried. Nonexempt salaried employees still earn overtime. Exemption generally requires meeting a salary threshold and performing executive, administrative, or professional duties under Department of Labor rules.
Does holiday work count as overtime?
Not automatically. Federal law does not require overtime rates for holiday work unless the hours also exceed 40 in the week, although many employers offer premium holiday pay as a policy.
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