Calculate your overtime pay accurately with our free overtime calculator. Get instant results for regular hours, time-and-a-half, double time, and estimated take-home based on current U.S. labor standards.
Add your pay rate, regular hours, and overtime hours, then pick the pay period and multiplier (1.25x, 1.5x, or 2x).
Choose “Per Week” or “Per Month” to auto-convert salary to an hourly rate before overtime is applied.
In California or similar states, set hours to “Per Day” so daily OT rules mirror 8- and 12-hour thresholds.
Use the 2x multiplier for holidays or special shifts; hit Reset anytime to clear fields without reloading.
The results panel breaks down regular pay, overtime pay, total earnings, total hours, effective hourly rate, and monthly equivalents (weekly × 4.33). If you’re paid biweekly, multiply weekly totals by 2; for semi-monthly, multiply by 2.17.
Regular rate matters: nondiscretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and piece rates must be included in the regular rate before applying the overtime multiplier. Example: $100 productivity bonus in a 45‑hour week adds $2.22/hr to the regular rate, so your overtime rate rises accordingly.
Taxes: overtime isn’t taxed at a higher rate. Paychecks with big OT withhold more because payroll systems annualize that week’s pay; your true tax settles when you file.
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Regular Rate × Multiplier)
Regular Rate = Total weekly remuneration ÷ total weekly hours. Include hourly wages plus nondiscretionary bonuses and commissions.
Worked example: $24/hr, 46 hours at 1.5x. Regular pay = 40 × $24 = $960. Overtime pay = 6 × ($24 × 1.5) = $216. Total = $1,176. Effective hourly = $1,176 ÷ 46 = $25.57.
Salaried, non-exempt: $1,000 weekly salary, 50 hours. Regular rate = $1,000 ÷ 50 = $20. Overtime premium = 0.5 × $20 × 10 = $100; straight time already in salary. Total = $1,100.
California daily: $22/hr, 9 hours Monday, 9 hours Tuesday, rest 8 hours. OT hours = 4. OT pay = 4 × ($22 × 1.5) = $132; regular = 76 × $22 = $1,672; total = $1,804.
Use the “Per Day” option to model daily-trigger states. For exact compliance, consult your state labor department or union agreement.
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Get answers to common questions about overtime calculations and labor laws.
Multiply your overtime hours by your overtime rate. Example: $22 regular rate × 1.5 × 6 overtime hours = $198. Add regular pay (40 × $22 = $880) for a $1,078 total week.
Time and a half pays 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour beyond 40 in a workweek.
Under FLSA, overtime starts after 40 hours in a fixed 7-day workweek. Some states add daily triggers like California’s 8-hour rule.
Non-exempt salaried workers do. Convert weekly salary to hourly (salary ÷ hours worked), then apply 1.5x to overtime hours. Exempt employees meeting duties and salary thresholds do not receive overtime.
Overtime is taxed the same as regular pay. Higher withholding in big OT weeks reflects estimated annualized income, not a special OT tax.
After 8 hours in a day, pay 1.5x; after 12 hours, pay 2x; seventh consecutive day rules may apply. Use the “Per Day” toggle and 2x multiplier to model double time.
No. If overtime was approved or “suffered or permitted,” it must be paid. File with the U.S. Department of Labor or your state agency if unpaid.
Divide weekly salary by 40 hours. Example: $1,200 ÷ 40 = $30. Overtime rate = $30 × 1.5 = $45 per overtime hour.
Both follow the federal 40-hour weekly rule. No daily overtime, but city contracting rules can add requirements—ask HR for local policies.