Overtime Calculator
Calculate total gross pay from regular hours, overtime hours, and your overtime multiplier.
Calculate total gross pay from regular hours, overtime hours, and your overtime multiplier.
1.5× (time and a half) for hours over 40 per week in the US.
Before taxes. This is gross pay.
Results are estimates for planning purposes. Verify with product labels and local requirements before purchasing materials.
In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires most employers to pay overtime at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
The full formula is: Total gross pay = (Regular hours × Hourly rate) + (Overtime hours × Hourly rate × 1.5)
This calculator shows gross pay before taxes and deductions. Your take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, state tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld.
| Hourly rate | Regular hours | OT hours (1.5×) | Regular pay | OT pay | Total gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | 40 | 5 | $720 | $135 | $855 |
| $22.50 | 40 | 8 | $900 | $270 | $1,170 |
| $28.00 | 40 | 10 | $1,120 | $420 | $1,540 |
| $35.00 | 40 | 12 | $1,400 | $630 | $2,030 |
| $50.00 | 40 | 15 | $2,000 | $1,125 | $3,125 |
Federal law sets the minimum standard, but states and employers can provide greater protections and benefits.
1.5× pay for all hours over 40 per workweek. Applies to most hourly workers and salaried workers earning under $684/week.
1.5× for hours over 8 in a day or over 40 in a week. Double time (2×) for hours over 12 in a day or for the 7th consecutive day of work in a workweek.
Salaried workers classified as 'exempt' are not entitled to overtime under the FLSA. Exempt status depends on salary level and job duties (executive, administrative, or professional roles).
Overtime rules for union employees are governed by the collective bargaining agreement, which may provide more generous terms than the FLSA minimum.
Overtime pay = Regular hourly rate × 1.5 × overtime hours worked. Add this to your regular pay (rate × 40 hours) to get total gross pay for the week.
Under US federal law (FLSA), overtime applies to hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states like California also require daily overtime for hours over 8 in one day.
Double time is 2× your regular hourly rate. It is required in California for hours over 12 in a day or for the 7th consecutive workday. Outside California, double time is a voluntary benefit provided by some employers.
Overtime is calculated on gross (pre-tax) pay. After the calculation, federal income tax, state tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are deducted from the total.
Generally no. Under the FLSA, overtime is calculated weekly — not bi-weekly. There are narrow exceptions for certain healthcare workers under 14-day work period agreements.
As of 2024, salaried workers earning under $684 per week ($35,568/year) must receive overtime pay. Workers above this threshold may be classified as exempt, depending on their job duties.
Overtime income is taxed as regular income. It can push a portion of your earnings into a higher bracket, but only the amount over the threshold is taxed at the higher rate — not your entire income.
Not automatically under federal law. Overtime is based on hours worked in the workweek, not on which days you work. Holiday pay is set by your employer's policy or employment contract.