Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay at time-and-a-half (or double time), and your total paycheck.
Supports 1.5x, 2x, or a custom overtime ratePlease enter a valid hourly rate and hours (0 or greater).
Total pay this week
How This Calculator Works
Follows the FLSA method employers use.
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Split regular and OT hours
Hours up to 40 in a workweek are regular hours; anything beyond that is overtime under federal law.
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Apply the OT multiplier
Overtime hours are paid at 1.5x your regular rate by default (time and a half), or 2x/custom if you select it.
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Add the two together
Regular pay (rate × regular hours) plus overtime pay (OT rate × OT hours) gives your total gross pay for the week.
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Show your true rate
We divide total pay by total hours to show your blended effective hourly rate once overtime is factored in.
Understanding Overtime Pay
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly (non-exempt) employees are entitled to overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This applies per week, not per day — working a 12-hour shift one day and a 4-hour shift the next doesn’t trigger overtime on its own, as long as the weekly total stays at or under 40 hours.
Some employers voluntarily pay double time (2x) for holidays, or for hours beyond a certain daily threshold, and a handful of states — California among them — have their own daily overtime rules that are more generous than the federal minimum. This calculator uses whichever multiplier you choose, so it works for time-and-a-half, double time, or a custom rate your employer applies.
Your “regular rate” for overtime purposes isn’t always just your stated hourly wage — it can include certain bonuses and shift differentials, which get folded in before the overtime multiplier is applied. For a quick estimate this calculator uses your entered hourly rate directly; for an exact paycheck figure, check how your employer defines your regular rate.
It’s also worth knowing that salaried employees aren’t automatically exempt from overtime — exemption depends on job duties and a minimum salary threshold set by the Department of Labor, not simply on being paid a salary instead of an hourly wage. If you’re unsure whether you should be receiving overtime, that’s worth confirming with HR or a labor attorney rather than assuming.
Once you know your total gross pay for the week, you can estimate what actually lands in your bank account with the federal tax calculator, or convert your regular rate into an annual figure with the hourly to salary calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay is your regular hourly rate multiplied by your overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x), multiplied by the number of overtime hours worked — usually any hours beyond 40 in a workweek.
After how many hours does overtime kick in?
Under federal law, overtime applies to hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states have additional daily overtime thresholds, so check your state’s rules too.
What’s the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5x your regular rate and is the federal minimum for overtime hours. Double time (2x) isn’t federally required but some employers offer it for holidays or extra-long shifts.
Are salaried employees eligible for overtime?
It depends on job duties and salary level, not just on being paid a salary — many salaried workers below a certain pay threshold or in non-exempt roles are still entitled to overtime.
Does this calculator account for taxes?
No, this shows gross overtime pay before taxes. Use the federal tax calculator to estimate what you’ll actually take home after withholding.