Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your rate and hours. See your regular pay, overtime at time-and-a-half, and total gross pay update instantly as you type.
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- Overtime is paid at 1.5× your hourly rate — currently $0.00/hr.
- Double-time is paid at 2× — currently $0.00/hr.
Estimate only — not legal or tax advice. Overtime rules can vary by state, industry, and employment classification; consult your state labor agency or an employment attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Assumes you're a non-exempt employee eligible for overtime.
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Regular pay
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Overtime pay
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0 hrs @ 1.5×
Double-time pay
$0.00
0 hrs @ 2×
Total gross pay
Before taxes & deductions
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What is overtime pay?
Overtime pay is extra compensation owed to eligible employees for hours worked beyond a standard threshold — most commonly 40 hours in a single workweek under U.S. federal law. If you're a covered, non-exempt employee, your employer is generally required to pay you at a higher rate for those extra hours rather than your normal hourly wage.
How overtime pay is calculated
- Federal rule — 1.5× over 40 hours/week: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires covered, non-exempt employees to be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
- Time-and-a-half vs. double-time: Time-and-a-half (1.5×) is the standard federal overtime rate. Double-time (2×) is not required under federal law, but some states, union contracts, or employer policies apply it.
- Example: If you earn $20/hr and work 45 hours in a week, you'd be paid your regular $20/hr for the first 40 hours, plus $30/hr (1.5× $20) for the 5 overtime hours — for a total of $950 that week.
Common questions
Who is eligible for overtime pay?
Most hourly ('non-exempt') employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are entitled to overtime. Many salaried employees are exempt if they meet specific duties and salary-level tests, but job title alone doesn't determine exempt status.
Does overtime kick in after 8 hours in a day?
Under federal law, no — the FLSA only counts hours over 40 in a single workweek, regardless of how many hours are worked in a day. Some states (like California) add daily overtime rules on top of the federal standard.
What's the difference between time-and-a-half and double-time?
Time-and-a-half means you earn 1.5× your regular hourly rate for qualifying overtime hours. Double-time means 2× your rate. Federal law only requires time-and-a-half over 40 hours/week; double-time is not required by federal law but may apply under certain state rules or employer policies.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends. A salary alone does not make someone exempt from overtime. Exemption depends on meeting both a minimum salary threshold and specific job duties tests defined by the FLSA.
Are overtime rules the same in every state?
No. Federal law sets the baseline (1.5× after 40 hours/week), but states can require more generous rules — for example, California requires daily overtime and a 7th-consecutive-day rule. Always check your state's labor law in addition to federal rules.