Overtime Calculator
Work out exactly what your overtime is worth. Enter your hourly rate, your regular and overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly earnings. Defaults to the federal time-and-a-half (1.5×) rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.
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Pay Breakdown
- Regular PayEarnings at your normal rate
- $1,000.00
- Overtime PayEarnings from overtime hours
- $187.50
- Overtime Hourly RateYour hourly rate × multiplier
- $37.50
Salary Context Comparison
Comparison based on standard 2,080 annual hours and 2026 BLS metrics.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. This is known as 'time-and-a-half'.
To calculate it, first multiply your overtime hours by your overtime rate (your hourly rate × the multiplier). Then add your regular pay (hourly rate × regular hours). For example, $25/hour with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at 1.5× gives $1,000 regular pay plus $187.50 overtime, for $1,187.50 total.
Some employers or state laws require 'double time' (2×) in specific situations, such as hours beyond 12 in a day in California or work on certain holidays. Use the multiplier dropdown to model these scenarios.
Who Qualifies for Overtime?
Overtime rules apply to 'non-exempt' employees. Most hourly workers are non-exempt and entitled to overtime. 'Exempt' employees — typically salaried workers in executive, administrative, or professional roles who earn above a set threshold — are generally not entitled to overtime pay.
The FLSA bases overtime on a single workweek of 40 hours, not on daily hours or pay-period totals. Some states have additional daily-overtime rules that are more generous than the federal standard.
These figures are gross (pre-tax). Overtime earnings are taxed as ordinary income; they are not taxed at a higher rate, though a larger paycheck can temporarily push more of your pay into a higher withholding bracket.
Worked Example: $25/hour with 5 Overtime Hours
Here is how a week with overtime breaks down at $25.00 per hour, 40 regular hours, and 5 overtime hours at time-and-a-half:
• Regular pay (40 hrs × $25.00): $1,000.00
• Overtime rate ($25.00 × 1.5): $37.50
• Overtime pay (5 hrs × $37.50): $187.50
• Total weekly pay: $1,187.50
Overtime Pay Reference Table
This table shows the time-and-a-half (1.5×) overtime rate for common hourly wages, plus total overtime pay for 5 and 10 overtime hours in a week.
| Hourly Rate | Overtime Rate (1.5×) | 5 OT hours | 10 OT hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $112.50 | $225.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $187.50 | $375.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is time-and-a-half calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply by the number of overtime hours. At $20/hour, time-and-a-half is $30/hour, so 6 overtime hours pay $180.
When does overtime pay apply?
Under federal law (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states add daily-overtime rules — for example, California requires overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12.
What is the difference between time-and-a-half and double time?
Time-and-a-half pays 1.5× your regular rate and is the federal minimum for overtime. Double time pays 2× your regular rate and is required only in specific situations under certain state laws or employer policies, not by federal law.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed as ordinary income at the same rates as the rest of your pay. A larger paycheck may have more withheld upfront, but the tax rate on overtime earnings is not higher — any over-withholding is reconciled when you file your return.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?
It depends on whether they are exempt or non-exempt. Salaried employees in executive, administrative, or professional roles who earn above the FLSA salary threshold are usually exempt and not owed overtime. Salaried non-exempt employees are still entitled to overtime pay.