Overtime Calculator
Enter your hourly rate, regular hours and overtime hours to see your overtime pay and your total gross pay.
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Calculate overtime pay at 1.5x, 2x or another multiplier.
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How overtime pay is calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, most hourly (non-exempt) employees must be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The formula is: total pay = regular rate × regular hours + regular rate × 1.5 × overtime hours. At $20 an hour, 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours, you earn $800 + $150 = $950 for the week (overtime rate $30 an hour).
Examples at time and a half
| Hourly rate | Hours | Regular pay | Overtime pay (1.5x) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 40 + 5 overtime | $800.00 | $150.00 | $950.00 |
| $25 | 40 + 10 overtime | $1,000.00 | $375.00 | $1,375.00 |
| $30 | 40 + 8 overtime | $1,200.00 | $360.00 | $1,560.00 |
| $18 | 40 + 12 overtime | $720.00 | $324.00 | $1,044.00 |
Good to know
- State rules can be stricter. Some states, such as California, also require overtime pay for long days, not only long weeks. Check your state labor department.
- Exempt employees (many salaried roles) may not be eligible for overtime. Eligibility depends on your duties and pay.
- Double time (2x) applies in some contracts and in some situations under state law, and some employers pay extra for holidays or weekends.
- Overtime is taxed like the rest of your pay: your paycheck may look larger than expected because withholding is calculated on a bigger gross amount. Use the paycheck calculator to estimate take-home pay.
This is an estimate and not legal advice; your employer’s payroll is what counts. See also the hourly to salary calculator.
How to use the overtime calculator
- Enter your regular hourly rate and your regular hours (up to 40).
- Enter your overtime hours and choose the multiplier, usually 1.5x.
- Read your total gross pay for the week, split into regular and overtime pay.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 and by your overtime hours, then add your regular pay. At $20 an hour with 5 overtime hours, overtime pay is $20 × 1.5 × 5 = $150.
When does overtime start?
Federal law generally requires overtime pay for non-exempt employees after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states also count hours worked in a single day.
What is time and a half?
It means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. At $20 an hour, time and a half is $30 an hour.
Is overtime taxed more?
Overtime is taxed at the same rates as the rest of your income. It can look like more tax because the extra pay may push part of your income into a higher bracket and your employer withholds on a larger gross amount.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Not always. Many salaried employees are exempt from overtime depending on their duties and pay level. Check with your employer or your state labor department.
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