Overtime Calculator
Calculate your total pay including regular and overtime hours.
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This calculator shows your total earnings when you work beyond your regular schedule. Follow these steps:
- Enter your hourly rate. This is your base pay rate before any overtime multiplier is applied.
- Enter your regular hours per week. Most full-time employees work 40 hours, but enter whatever your standard schedule is.
- Enter your overtime hours per week. These are the extra hours beyond your regular schedule.
- Choose your overtime multiplier. Time and a half (1.5x) is the most common rate in the US. Double time (2x) applies in some states and union contracts. Select Custom if your rate is different.
Results update instantly as you type. You will see your total weekly pay, the effective hourly rate across all hours worked, and a full breakdown of regular pay, overtime rate, overtime pay, plus monthly and annual projections. Use the Share button to send a pre-filled link, or Copy to grab the result.
About Overtime Pay
Overtime pay compensates workers for hours beyond their standard work week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees in the United States must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week. Some states have additional rules, such as daily overtime after 8 hours in California.
Understanding your overtime earnings helps you plan your budget, evaluate whether extra shifts are worth the time, and verify that your paycheck is accurate. This calculator runs entirely in your browser with no data sent to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the federal overtime rules?
The FLSA requires employers to pay non-exempt employees at least 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single work week. There is no federal cap on how many overtime hours an employee can work, and there is no federal requirement for daily overtime. Some states add stricter rules on top of the federal baseline.
How is time and a half calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5. For example, if you earn $25 per hour, your time-and-a-half rate is $37.50 per hour. Each overtime hour is paid at that higher rate. So 10 overtime hours at time and a half on a $25 base rate equals $375 in overtime pay.
What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?
Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA. Exempt employees, typically salaried workers in executive, administrative, or professional roles above a salary threshold, are not entitled to overtime. The exemption depends on both salary level and job duties, not just the job title.
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
Federal law calculates overtime on a weekly basis: hours over 40 in a work week. However, some states like California require daily overtime after 8 hours in a single day and double time after 12 hours. Check your state labor laws to know which rules apply to you.