Overtime Pay Calculator
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly employees must be paid at least time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. This calculator splits your pay into regular and overtime, applies your multiplier (1.5× by default, 2× for double time), and shows your total gross — before taxes.
When to use this calculator
- Checking that your paycheck applied the correct overtime rate
- Estimating gross pay for a week with overtime before it hits your account
- Comparing time-and-a-half (1.5×) vs. double-time (2×) pay
- Working out whether extra hours are worth it after the overtime premium
- Verifying an employer's overtime math against FLSA rules
- Budgeting income for a variable-hours job
How it works
1 min readWhat is an overtime pay calculator?
It computes total gross pay when some hours are paid at a premium rate. Regular hours are paid at the base rate; overtime hours are paid at the base rate multiplied by an overtime factor (typically 1.5× under US law).
How It Works
You enter your base hourly rate, the number of regular hours, the number of overtime hours, and the multiplier. Regular pay is rate × regular hours. Overtime pay is rate × multiplier × overtime hours. Total is the sum.
Formula
overtimeRate = hourlyRate * multiplier // e.g. 1.5
regularPay = hourlyRate * regularHours
overtimePay = overtimeRate * overtimeHours
totalPay = regularPay + overtimePayWorked Example
$20/hour, 40 regular + 10 overtime at 1.5×:
| Item | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime rate | $20 × 1.5 | $30/hr |
| Regular pay | $20 × 40 | $800.00 |
| Overtime pay | $30 × 10 | $300.00 |
| Total gross | $800 + $300 | $1,100.00 |
FLSA Overtime Basics
Limitations
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. The standard US multiplier is 1.5 (time and a half). For $20/hour and 10 overtime hours: $20 × 1.5 × 10 = $300.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. It's the federal minimum overtime premium under the FLSA for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. A $20 rate becomes $30 for overtime hours.
When does overtime kick in?
Under US federal law (FLSA), overtime applies to hours worked over 40 in a single workweek for covered non-exempt employees. Some states add daily overtime — California requires 1.5× after 8 hours in a day and 2× after 12.
What is double time?
Double time is 2× your regular rate. It's not required by federal law but is common in union contracts or under state rules (e.g., California for hours over 12 in a day, or the 7th consecutive workday). Set the multiplier to 2× to calculate it.
Is overtime pay taxed more?
No — overtime is taxed at the same rates as regular wages. It can feel higher because a larger paycheck may push more of it into a higher withholding bracket for that period, but your effective tax rate is unchanged. This calculator shows gross (pre-tax) pay.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Sometimes. Salaried employees are entitled to overtime unless they meet the FLSA exemption tests (a salary threshold plus executive, administrative, or professional duties). Many salaried workers are non-exempt and owed overtime.
How do I calculate overtime for a partial hour?
Use decimal hours. 30 minutes is 0.5 hours, 15 minutes is 0.25. For 9.5 overtime hours at $30: $30 × 9.5 = $285. This calculator accepts quarter-hour steps.
Does the overtime rate include bonuses?
Under the FLSA, the 'regular rate' used for overtime can include non-discretionary bonuses and commissions, which can raise the overtime rate above the base hourly wage. This calculator uses the base rate you enter; add bonuses into the rate if they apply.