Overtime Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay instantly. Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier to see your regular pay, overtime rate, overtime pay, and total gross pay. This free overtime calculator supports time and a half, double time, bi-weekly, and monthly pay periods.
Overtime Calculators
Choose a specialized calculator for your situation:
Time and a Half Calculator
Calculate your 1.5x overtime rate instantly
HOTNo Tax on Overtime Calculator
See how much you save if OT becomes tax-free
Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate weekly and monthly overtime pay
Double Time Calculator
Calculate 2x and 2.5x overtime pay
California Overtime Calculator
Daily overtime rules for CA workers
Shift Differential Calculator
Calculate night and weekend premium pay
FLSA Overtime Calculator
Weighted average rate for multiple pay rates
How Overtime Pay Works
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to pay non-exempt employees overtime for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The federal overtime rate is set at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate, commonly known as "time and a half."
Overtime pay applies to non-exempt employees — workers who are eligible for overtime under the FLSA. Most hourly employees fall into this category. Salaried employees may also qualify if they earn below the FLSA salary threshold or if their job duties do not meet the criteria for an exempt classification. Common exempt categories include executive, administrative, and professional roles that meet specific salary and duty requirements.
It is important to understand that overtime is calculated on a weekly basis, not daily (with the notable exception of California, which has daily overtime rules). This means that working 10 hours on Monday and 6 hours on Tuesday does not trigger federal overtime — only total hours exceeding 40 for the entire workweek count. Employers cannot average hours across two or more weeks to avoid paying overtime.
To calculate your overtime pay, start with your regular hourly rate, multiply it by 1.5 to find your overtime rate, then multiply that by the number of overtime hours you worked. For example, if you earn $25/hour and work 10 hours of overtime, your OT rate is $37.50/hour, and your overtime pay is $375.00.
Quick Overtime Pay Table
Use this reference table to quickly find your overtime rate and estimated weekly overtime pay at common hourly rates:
| Hourly Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 5 OT Hrs/Week | 10 OT Hrs/Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $112.50 | $225.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $135.00 | $270.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $165.00 | $330.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $187.50 | $375.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $210.00 | $420.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
For a complete breakdown at every rate from $10 to $100, see our full overtime pay chart and time and a half chart.
Types of Overtime
Understanding the different types of overtime pay helps you know exactly what you are owed. Here are the main overtime categories recognized under U.S. labor law:
Time and a Half (1.5x)
Time and a half is the most common form of overtime pay and the minimum required under the FLSA. When you work more than 40 hours in a workweek, every additional hour is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. For someone earning $20/hour, that means $30/hour for overtime. Use our time and a half calculator to see your exact rate.
Double Time (2x)
Double time pays you twice your regular hourly rate. While not required by federal law, double time pay applies in certain situations — most notably in California, where employees earn double time for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day or beyond 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday. Many union contracts and some employer policies also provide double time for holidays or extended shifts. Try our double time calculator to compute your earnings.
Double Time and a Half (2.5x)
Double time and a half is the highest overtime multiplier, typically reserved for holiday pay under certain collective bargaining agreements or employer policies. At 2.5x, an employee earning $20/hour would receive $50/hour. While not mandated by federal law, it is common in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and public safety for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
California Daily Overtime
California overtime rules are unique and go beyond the federal standard. Workers earn 1.5x for hours beyond 8 in a day (up to 12), 2x for hours beyond 12 in a day, and 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the seventh consecutive workday. See our California overtime calculator for precise daily and weekly calculations.
Weighted / FLSA Overtime
When an employee works at multiple pay rates during a single workweek, the FLSA requires weighted overtime calculation, the FLSA requires overtime to be calculated using a weighted average rate. This blended rate considers total earnings divided by total hours to determine a fair overtime premium. Use our FLSA overtime calculator for multi-rate scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime calculated?
Under the FLSA, overtime is calculated at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply by your overtime hours. For example, if you earn $20/hour and work 45 hours in a week, your 5 overtime hours are paid at $30/hour ($20 x 1.5), giving you $150 in overtime pay on top of your regular $800 (40 x $20).
What is the overtime rate?
The standard overtime rate is 1.5 times (time and a half) your regular hourly rate. For example, if you earn $20/hour, your overtime rate is $30/hour. Some states and employers offer higher multipliers — California requires double time (2x) after 12 hours in a day, and some union contracts provide double time and a half (2.5x) for holiday work.
How many hours is overtime?
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime begins after 40 hours worked in a single workweek. Some states like California also have daily overtime after 8 hours. The workweek is a fixed, recurring 168-hour period (7 consecutive 24-hour days) that your employer defines. Hours cannot be averaged across multiple weeks.
Is overtime time and a half?
Yes, under the FLSA, overtime must be paid at a minimum of 1.5 times the regular rate. Some situations may qualify for double time (2x) depending on state law or employment agreements. California mandates double time after 12 hours in a day, and many union contracts include double time or higher for holidays and specific shifts.
Do I get taxed more on overtime?
Overtime pay is taxed at the same rate as regular income. It may push you into a higher tax bracket for some of the income, but all overtime is currently subject to federal income tax. Your employer may withhold a higher percentage from overtime checks because the per-paycheck income is higher, but your actual tax rate is determined when you file your annual return. A proposed bill could change this — see our no tax on overtime calculator for details.
What is the new no-tax-on-overtime law?
The "Big Beautiful Bill" proposes eliminating federal income tax on overtime pay for W-2 employees earning under $150,000/year. If enacted, overtime pay would be exempt from federal income tax, meaning your take-home pay for overtime hours would increase significantly. The bill has not been enacted yet. Use our no-tax-on-overtime calculator to see your potential savings.