Overtime calculator
Add up a paycheck with overtime. Enter your regular rate and hours, then your overtime hours, and see the total with time and a half or double time.
Total pay this week
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Figures are gross, before taxes. This calculates a single work week. Overtime pay is the overtime hours times your rate times the multiplier.
How overtime pay works
Overtime pay is your regular hourly rate multiplied by an overtime rate, usually 1.5 (time and a half). You calculate the regular hours and the overtime hours separately, then add them:
Total pay = (regular hours x rate) + (overtime hours x rate x 1.5)
At $20 an hour, your overtime rate is $30 an hour. A week of 40 regular hours plus 5 overtime hours pays $800 in regular wages and $150 in overtime, for $950 total.
The FLSA overtime rule
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, most hourly (non-exempt) employees must be paid at least time and a half for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single work week. The 40-hour line is what triggers federal overtime, not the length of any one day. Some states set their own rules on top of the federal floor. California, for example, requires overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12. Salaried workers who meet the federal exemption tests may not be entitled to overtime at all.
General information based on the U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act. It is not legal advice. Check your state labor department for rules where you work.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime is usually paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate, known as time and a half. Multiply your rate by 1.5, then by the number of overtime hours. At $20 an hour, overtime is $30 an hour, so 5 overtime hours add $150 to your pay.
When does overtime start under federal law?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a single work week. The FLSA does not require overtime for hours over 8 in a day, but some states, such as California, do.
What is double time?
Double time pays twice your regular rate. Federal law does not require it, but some employers and state rules pay double time for holidays or for very long shifts. You can switch the multiplier to 2x in the calculator.
Is overtime taxed more?
Overtime is taxed at the same rates as the rest of your pay. It can feel higher because a big paycheck may have more tax withheld up front, but that evens out when you file. To estimate take-home pay, use the take-home pay calculator.