Overtime Calculator
Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier (1.5× for time-and-a-half). The calculator shows your overtime rate and total weekly pay.
Overtime hourly rate:
Regular weekly pay:
Overtime weekly pay:
Total weekly pay:
Estimated annual pay:
Overtime Calculator — Know Your Overtime Pay
The overtime calculator helps you determine how much extra you earn when working beyond your standard hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees in the United States are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours
The standard overtime multiplier is 1.5× (time-and-a-half). Some employers offer 2× (double time) for holidays or excessive hours.
Worked Example: An employee earning $30/hour works 48 hours in a week:
- Regular pay: $30 × 40 = $1,200
- Overtime hours: 48 − 40 = 8 hours
- Overtime rate: $30 × 1.5 = $45/hour
- Overtime pay: $45 × 8 = $360
- Total weekly pay: $1,200 + $360 = $1,560
Who Is Eligible for Overtime?
Under the FLSA, employees are classified as either exempt or non-exempt:
- Non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay. This includes most hourly workers and salaried employees earning below the salary threshold.
- Exempt employees (typically salaried managers, professionals, and administrators earning above $35,568/year) are not entitled to overtime.
Some states have stricter rules. California, for example, requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day, not just after 40 hours in a week.
Overtime Multiplier Reference
| Type | Multiplier | $25/hr Example |
|---|---|---|
| Time-and-a-half | 1.5× | $37.50/hr |
| Double time | 2.0× | $50.00/hr |
| Triple time (rare) | 3.0× | $75.00/hr |
Common Overtime Scenarios
- Nurses and healthcare workers — Often work 12-hour shifts with overtime after 40 weekly hours
- Construction workers — May receive double time on Sundays or holidays per union contracts
- Retail employees — Holiday overtime policies vary by employer
- Truck drivers — Some are exempt from FLSA overtime under the Motor Carrier Act
Tips for Tracking Overtime
- Log every hour — Use a time-tracking app to document your actual hours worked.
- Know your state's rules — Some states (CA, CO, AK) have daily overtime thresholds, not just weekly.
- Check your classification — If you think you are misclassified as exempt, you may be owed back pay.
- Understand comp time — Private employers generally cannot offer comp time instead of overtime pay; this is mainly allowed for government employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is overtime pay required by law?
Yes, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states have additional daily overtime requirements.
Can my employer force me to work overtime?
In most states, yes. Employers can require overtime and may discipline or terminate employees who refuse, unless a union contract or state law says otherwise.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed at the same rate as regular income. It may appear to be taxed more because the higher gross pay pushes more income into a higher withholding bracket for that pay period, but this evens out when you file your tax return.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends on their classification. Salaried employees earning below the FLSA salary threshold ($35,568/year as of 2024) and those in non-exempt roles are entitled to overtime regardless of being salaried.
Related Tools
- Paycheck Calculator — Estimate your take-home pay after taxes
- Hourly Salary Calculator — Convert salary to hourly wage
- Annual Salary Calculator — Convert hourly to annual pay
- Work Hours Calculator — Track daily work hours
- Net Salary Calculator — Calculate net from gross salary
Sources
- US Department of Labor: Overtime Pay
- FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act
- California DIR: Overtime