About this tool
Overtime Calculator is a fast, free online tool designed to help you calculate overtime pay instantly with time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double-time (2x) rates. enter your hourly wage and hours worked to see regular pay, overtime pay, total gross pay, tax estimate, and take-home pay. flsa-compliant, free, no signup required.. Whether you're a professional, student, or everyday user, this tool provides instant results right in your browser without any sign-up or installation required.
As part of our Travel & Logistics suite, Overtime Calculator offers a streamlined interface that focuses on efficiency and ease of use. Simply input your data, and get immediate, accurate results. The tool is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring you can work anywhere.
All processing happens client-side in your browser, which means your data never leaves your device. This ensures complete privacy and security while delivering lightning-fast performance. No uploads, no server processing, no waiting - just instant results.
Overtime Calculator is completely free to use with no hidden costs, premium tiers, or annoying ads. We believe in providing high-quality tools that everyone can access. Bookmark this page for quick access whenever you need to calculate overtime pay instantly with time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double-time (2x) rates. enter your hourly wage and hours worked to see regular pay, overtime pay, total gross pay, tax estimate, and take-home pay. flsa-compliant, free, no signup required..
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Output: Instant resultStep-by-Step Instructions
Enter your regular hourly wage (e.g., $18.50 per hour).
Enter regular hours worked for the week (typically 40 hours for full-time).
Enter overtime hours worked (hours beyond your standard threshold, typically 40/week).
Optionally enter double-time hours (holidays, 7th consecutive day, or hours beyond 12/day in some states).
Results update automatically — see regular pay, overtime pay (1.5x), double-time pay (2x), and total gross earnings.
Review the tax estimate and projected take-home pay, plus annual earnings projection if this schedule repeats.
Core Benefits
Instant results with no waiting or processing delays
100% free to use with no sign-up, registration, or premium tiers
Complete privacy - all processing happens in your browser
Works offline once the page is loaded
Mobile-friendly responsive design for any device
No ads, pop-ups, or distractions
Bookmark-friendly for quick access anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
Overtime pay = Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × 1.5). For standard US federal overtime (FLSA), any hours over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5× the regular rate. Example: $20/hour, 45 hours worked = 40 regular hours ($800) + 5 overtime hours × $30 ($150) = $950 total gross pay.
Non-exempt employees — most hourly workers and salaried employees earning below $684/week ($35,568/year) — qualify for overtime. Exempt employees (executive, administrative, professional roles meeting specific duty and salary tests) do not. Job titles don't determine exemption; actual job duties do. When in doubt, contact the Department of Labor.
Under federal FLSA, overtime is calculated per workweek (hours over 40/week). Many states have additional daily overtime rules: California requires OT after 8 hours per day, Colorado after 12 hours/day, Alaska after 8 hours/day. If your state has daily OT rules, whichever calculation (daily vs. weekly) results in more pay for the employee must be applied.
Double-time (2× regular rate) is not federally mandated but applies in specific situations: California law requires it for hours over 12 in a day and for hours over 8 on the 7th consecutive workday. Many employers also offer it for holidays, emergency call-ins, or special shift conditions per company policy or union contracts.
No — overtime wages are taxed at the same rates as regular income. However, a paycheck with overtime income is larger, which means more total tax is withheld that period (it may temporarily push you into a higher withholding bracket). Your actual tax rate is based on annual income, and overpayment is refunded when you file your annual return.
Yes. If a part-time employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek (or exceeds the daily threshold in states with daily OT rules), FLSA overtime applies. Being designated "part-time" does not exempt someone from overtime requirements — hours actually worked determine eligibility.
Generally yes — most US employers can require overtime for non-exempt employees as a condition of employment, as long as overtime pay is provided. Exceptions: some industries have maximum hour limits for safety reasons (truckers, airline pilots, healthcare in some states), and employment contracts or unions may restrict mandatory OT.
As of 2024, employees earning a salary of $684/week ($35,568/year) or more may be exempt from overtime — but only if they also meet the "duties test" for executive, administrative, or professional roles. The salary threshold has changed multiple times and is subject to updates by the Department of Labor. Always verify the current threshold.
Overtime earns 1.5× your gross rate. After a typical combined tax rate of ~28-32% (federal income + FICA), you net roughly 1.02-1.08× your regular after-tax hourly rate per overtime hour. The 50% premium is partially offset by taxes, but it's still significantly more than regular hours. Use our tax estimate section for your specific situation.
You have rights. File a wage complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd) or your state labor department. The statute of limitations is 2 years (3 years for willful violations). You can recover back wages, an equal amount in liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. Retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal under FLSA.