Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your pay rate and overtime hours to calculate time-and-a-half, double time, and your total weekly earnings including all overtime premiums.
How you're compensated
Your regular hourly pay rate
Standard weekly hours before overtime kicks in
Hours worked beyond regular schedule
Your overtime pay multiplier
Hours at 2x rate (e.g., 7th consecutive day in CA)
Results are estimates based on common PTO policies. Actual employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.
How overtime pay is calculated
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime thresholds as well.
The overtime pay formula
Regular Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours (up to 40)
Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate × Multiplier (1.5x, 2x, etc.)
Overtime Pay = Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours
Total Weekly Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Double Time Pay
Overtime rates explained
| Rate Type | Multiplier | If Base = $20/hr | When It Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 1.0x | $20.00/hr | First 40 hours/week (or 8 hrs/day in CA) |
| Time-and-a-half | 1.5x | $30.00/hr | Hours 41+ per week (FLSA minimum) |
| Double time | 2.0x | $40.00/hr | 12+ hrs/day in CA; 7th consecutive day |
| Triple time | 3.0x | $60.00/hr | Rare; some union contracts for holidays |
State overtime rules
While federal law only requires weekly overtime (after 40 hours), several states have additional daily overtime requirements:
| State | Daily OT Threshold | Double Time Rule | Weekly Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | After 8 hrs/day | After 12 hrs/day; 7th consecutive day after 8 hrs | After 40 hrs |
| Alaska | After 8 hrs/day | None | After 40 hrs |
| Colorado | After 12 hrs/day | None | After 40 hrs |
| Nevada | After 8 hrs/day | None | After 40 hrs |
| Federal (FLSA) | None | None | After 40 hrs |
Example calculation
A warehouse worker in California earning $22/hour:
- Regular hours: 40 hours (5 days × 8 hours)
- Overtime hours: 12 hours at 1.5x (10-hour days on 3 days)
- Double time hours: 4 hours at 2x (Saturday shift, 12-hour day)
Pay breakdown:
- Regular pay: $22 × 40 = $880.00
- Overtime rate: $22 × 1.5 = $33.00/hr
- Overtime pay: $33 × 12 = $396.00
- Double time rate: $22 × 2 = $44.00/hr
- Double time pay: $44 × 4 = $176.00
- Total weekly pay: $880 + $396 + $176 = $1,452.00
- Effective hourly rate: $1,452 ÷ 56 total hours = $25.93/hr average
Converting salary to hourly for overtime
If you're a non-exempt salaried employee, your employer must calculate your hourly rate for overtime purposes:
Hourly Rate = Annual Salary ÷ 2,080 (standard work hours/year)
Example: $52,000 ÷ 2,080 = $25.00/hour
Overtime rate: $25.00 × 1.5 = $37.50/hour
Note: For a more detailed salary-to-hourly conversion, see our PTO Payout Calculator which uses the same formula.
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Holiday Pay Calculator →Overtime Pay Calculator — FAQ
- How is overtime pay calculated?
- Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5x) and then by the number of overtime hours worked. Formula: Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours. For example: $25/hr × 1.5 × 10 hours = $375 in overtime pay.
- What is time-and-a-half?
- Time-and-a-half means you're paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. If you earn $20/hour normally, your time-and-a-half rate is $30/hour. Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive at least time-and-a-half for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- When does overtime start?
- Under federal law (FLSA), overtime starts after 40 hours worked in a single workweek. Some states have additional rules: California requires overtime after 8 hours in a single day AND after 40 hours in a week. Alaska triggers overtime after 8 hours/day. Colorado triggers after 12 hours/day or 40 hours/week.
- Do salaried employees get overtime?
- It depends on whether you're classified as 'exempt' or 'non-exempt.' As of 2024, salaried employees earning less than $58,656/year ($1,128/week) are generally non-exempt and entitled to overtime. Even higher-paid employees may qualify if their duties don't meet executive, administrative, or professional exemption criteria.
- What is double time?
- Double time means you're paid 2x your regular hourly rate. It's not required by federal law but is mandated in some states. In California, double time is required for: hours worked beyond 12 in a single day, and all hours worked on the 7th consecutive day of work beyond 8 hours. Some union contracts also specify double time for holidays.
- Is overtime taxed differently?
- No, overtime is not taxed at a different rate. It may appear that way because the extra income pushes more of your total pay into a higher tax bracket, and your employer may withhold at a higher rate. But when you file your annual return, overtime income is taxed the same as regular income based on your total annual earnings.
- Can my employer force me to work overtime?
- In most states, yes — employers can require overtime as long as they pay the proper premium rate. However, some states and union agreements limit mandatory overtime. Healthcare workers in some states have mandatory overtime protections. Refusing required overtime can be grounds for termination in at-will employment states.
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