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Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay with time-and-a-half and double-time rates. Perfect for hourly workers, employers, and payroll departments. Includes regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings.
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About this tool
Overtime pay is a legal requirement in the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for non-exempt employees. When you work more than 40 hours in a workweek, you must be paid at least 1.5 times your regular hourly rate (time-and-a-half) for those extra hours. Some employers offer double-time (2x pay) for holidays, weekends, or excessive hours. Our Overtime Calculator helps you understand exactly what you should earn.
Calculating overtime pay correctly is crucial for both employees and employers. Employees need to verify their paychecks and understand their earnings, especially when working irregular schedules. Employers and payroll departments must ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws to avoid penalties. Even small calculation errors can result in significant underpayment over time.
The calculator handles various overtime scenarios: standard time-and-a-half (1.5x) for hours over 40 per week, double-time (2x) for special situations like holidays or seventh consecutive work day, and combinations of both. It clearly breaks down your earnings into regular pay and overtime pay, making it easy to verify your paycheck or estimate upcoming earnings.
Understanding your overtime pay empowers you to make informed decisions about extra shifts, negotiate better compensation, and ensure you're being paid fairly. Whether you're an hourly worker tracking weekly earnings, a manager planning labor costs, or a freelancer calculating project rates, this tool provides accurate and instant results.
Usage examples
Standard Overtime Week
$15/hour, 40 regular + 10 overtime hours at 1.5x
Wage: $15, Regular: 40h, OT: 10h (1.5x) → Regular: $600, OT: $225, Total: $825
Heavy Overtime
$20/hour, 40 regular + 20 overtime hours at 1.5x
Wage: $20, Regular: 40h, OT: 20h (1.5x) → Regular: $800, OT: $600, Total: $1,400
Holiday Double-Time
$18/hour, 8 hours on holiday at double-time
Wage: $18, Regular: 0h, Double-Time: 8h (2x) → Regular: $0, OT: $288, Total: $288
Mixed Overtime Rates
$25/hour, 40 regular + 10 at 1.5x + 5 at 2x
Wage: $25, Regular: 40h, OT: 10h (1.5x), Double: 5h (2x) → Total: $1,625
Part-Time Overtime
$12/hour, 35 regular + 8 overtime hours
Wage: $12, Regular: 35h, OT: 8h (1.5x) → Regular: $420, OT: $144, Total: $564
How to use
- Enter your regular hourly wage or salary.
- Enter total regular hours worked (typically up to 40 hours per week).
- Enter overtime hours worked (typically over 40 hours per week).
- Choose your overtime rate (1.5x for time-and-a-half, 2x for double time).
- Click "Calculate" to see regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings.
- Optionally add double-time hours for work beyond a certain threshold.
Benefits
- Accurately calculates overtime pay with 1.5x and 2x multipliers
- Ensures compliance with FLSA overtime requirements
- Helps employees verify paychecks and catch payment errors
- Useful for payroll departments processing hourly wages
- Shows clear breakdown of regular pay vs. overtime pay
- Supports multiple overtime rate scenarios (time-and-a-half, double-time)
- Helps workers decide whether extra shifts are financially worthwhile
- Essential for businesses calculating labor costs and budgets
- Free alternative to manual overtime calculations
- Prevents wage disputes by providing transparent calculations
- Useful for freelancers and contractors setting hourly rates
- Educational tool for understanding overtime compensation laws
FAQs
Who is eligible for overtime pay?
Under FLSA, most hourly workers and non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours over 40 per week. Exempt employees (typically salaried professionals, executives, administrators earning above certain thresholds) are not entitled to overtime. Check with your HR department or state labor department for your classification.
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
Federal law (FLSA) requires overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek, not per day. However, some states like California require overtime after 8 hours in a day or for 7th consecutive day worked. Check your state's specific overtime laws as they may be more generous than federal requirements.
What is the overtime rate (time-and-a-half)?
Time-and-a-half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour, overtime is $30/hour ($20 × 1.5). Federal law requires at minimum time-and-a-half for overtime hours. Some employers offer more generous rates like double-time for certain situations.
When do I get double-time pay?
Double-time (2x pay) is not federally required but some employers offer it for holidays, seventh consecutive work day, or hours beyond a certain daily threshold (e.g., after 12 hours in California). This is often determined by company policy, union contracts, or state law.
Does overtime apply to salaried employees?
It depends on exempt vs. non-exempt status, not just being salaried. Salaried non-exempt employees receive overtime. Salaried exempt employees (meeting specific duties and salary tests) do not. As of 2024, the salary threshold for exemption is $684/week ($35,568/year), but this changes periodically.
Can my employer require overtime?
Yes, employers can generally require overtime work (with proper overtime pay). However, there may be limits based on industry regulations, union contracts, or employment agreements. Refusing mandatory overtime could be grounds for discipline unless you have specific contractual protections.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No, overtime pay is taxed the same as regular pay. However, because overtime increases your total earnings for that pay period, more taxes may be withheld (pushing you into higher withholding brackets temporarily). Your actual tax rate is based on annual income, and you may get refunds when filing taxes.
What if I work for multiple employers?
Under FLSA, overtime is calculated per employer. If you work 30 hours for Company A and 20 hours for Company B (50 total), neither owes overtime unless their state has different rules. Each employer only counts the hours worked for them. Some states have exceptions.
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