Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate regular pay, overtime pay, and total earnings — with a custom overtime multiplier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is overtime pay calculated? +
Overtime pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. Under US federal law (FLSA), the multiplier is at least 1.5 for hours over 40/week. Example: $20/hr × 1.5 × 10 hrs = $300 overtime pay.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate? +
No — overtime is taxed at the same marginal income tax rate as your regular wages. Because it increases your total income, it could push more of your income into a higher bracket, but your regular income is not taxed more.
Does every employer have to pay 1.5× overtime? +
Most hourly (non-exempt) employees in the US must receive at least 1.5× pay for hours beyond 40/week under the FLSA. Exempt employees (certain salaried positions) may not be entitled to overtime. Check your state laws too.
What is double time? +
Double time means you earn 2× your regular hourly rate. It is not federally required but is common for holidays, and is legally required in some states like California for hours over 12 in a day.

How to Use This Overtime Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, the number of regular hours worked, and your overtime hours for the pay period. Select your overtime multiplier — 1.5× is the US federal minimum, though some employers pay 2× for holidays or other situations. Hit Calculate to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross earnings side by side.

Toggle Show "No Tax on Overtime" comparison to see a hypothetical breakdown of how much more you would take home if your overtime earnings were exempt from income tax — a policy proposal that has attracted significant public interest in recent years.

Understanding Overtime Pay

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly workers in the United States must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This is known as "time and a half." The FLSA does not require overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 in a day — only beyond 40 in a week — though some states impose stricter daily overtime rules.

Who qualifies for overtime?

Employees are classified as either exempt or non-exempt under the FLSA. Non-exempt employees — typically hourly workers and many salaried employees earning below $684/week ($35,568/year) — are entitled to overtime pay. Exempt employees in executive, administrative, or professional roles generally are not, regardless of hours worked.

State overtime rules

Several states have overtime rules that go beyond the federal minimum. California requires time and a half for daily hours over 8 and double time for hours over 12 in a day. Nevada, Colorado, and Alaska also have daily overtime thresholds. Always check your state's labor department website for the rules that apply to your situation.

Overtime multipliers

  • 1.5× (Time and a Half) — The FLSA federal minimum. A $20/hr worker earns $30/hr for overtime.
  • 2× (Double Time) — Required in some states for certain hours; commonly offered for holiday shifts.
  • Custom — Some employers offer rates like 1.75× as an added benefit or incentive for hard-to-fill shifts.

Tax rates shown are based on the latest available data but may not reflect the most recent legislative changes. Always verify current rates at your state's official revenue department website before making financial decisions.