Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay for any pay period. Enter your hourly rate, hours worked, and overtime multiplier to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.
Per paycheck breakdown: $1,375.00 weekly
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How Overtime Pay is Calculated
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The standard federal overtime rate is 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate, commonly known as "time and a half."
The basic formula is:
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier
And your total gross pay for the week is:
Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Hourly Rate) + Overtime Pay
Step-by-Step Example
Let's calculate overtime pay for a worker earning $28.00/hr who worked 50 hours this week:
- Regular pay: 40 hours × $28.00 = $1,120.00
- Overtime rate: $28.00 × 1.5 = $42.00/hr
- Overtime hours: 50 − 40 = 10 hours
- Overtime pay: 10 × $42.00 = $420.00
- Total weekly gross pay: $1,120.00 + $420.00 = $1,540.00
For a bi-weekly paycheck, this worker would receive $3,080.00 gross. For a monthly estimate (4.33 weeks), that's approximately $6,668.20.
Weekly vs Bi-Weekly vs Monthly Overtime Breakdown
Here's how overtime pay scales across different pay periods for a $25/hr worker with 10 overtime hours per week at 1.5x:
| Pay Component | Weekly | Bi-Weekly | Monthly (est.) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $4,333.33 | $52,000.00 |
| Overtime Pay | $375.00 | $750.00 | $1,625.00 | $19,500.00 |
| Total Gross | $1,375.00 | $2,750.00 | $5,958.33 | $71,500.00 |
Important: Each workweek stands alone under the FLSA. Your employer cannot average hours across two weeks in a bi-weekly pay period to avoid paying overtime. If you work 50 hours in week one and 30 hours in week two, you are owed 10 hours of overtime for week one, even though the average is 40.
Some states have additional overtime rules. For example, California requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day, regardless of total weekly hours. Check your state overtime laws for specific requirements.
Who Qualifies for Overtime Pay?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime pay is guaranteed for non-exempt employees — workers who are entitled to minimum wage and overtime protections. Most hourly employees are non-exempt by default.
Exempt employees — typically salaried workers in executive, administrative, professional, computer, or outside sales roles who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($35,568/year or $684/week) — are not entitled to overtime pay under federal law. However, some states set higher thresholds.
If you are unsure about your classification, check with your employer or review the Department of Labor's FLSA exemption guidelines. Misclassification is one of the most common wage violations in the United States, and employees who are incorrectly classified as exempt may be owed back overtime pay.
Overtime Pay by State
While the federal overtime threshold is 40 hours per workweek, several states have additional rules. California requires daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours. Alaska, Colorado, and Nevada also have daily overtime provisions. Check our overtime laws by state guide for your state's specific rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your overtime hours (hours beyond 40 per week) by your hourly rate and your overtime multiplier (usually 1.5x). The formula is: Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × 1.5. For example, 10 overtime hours at $20/hr = 10 × $20 × 1.5 = $300.
Is overtime based on 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week?
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime is based on 40 hours per workweek. Daily overtime is not required at the federal level. However, some states — most notably California — also require overtime pay after 8 hours in a single day. Always check your state's specific overtime rules.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends on their exemption status. Non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay just like hourly workers. However, exempt employees — typically managers, professionals, and administrative workers earning above the FLSA salary threshold — are not entitled to overtime under federal law.
How do I calculate overtime for bi-weekly pay?
Calculate your overtime for each week separately, then add both weeks together. Each workweek is independent under the FLSA — your employer cannot average hours across two weeks. If you worked 45 hours in week one and 35 in week two, you get 5 hours of OT for week one, even though you averaged 40.