Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your overtime pay — weekly, monthly, and annually. Supports time-and-a-half, double time, and custom multipliers.
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Estimates only — not financial or legal advice. Overtime rules vary by state and employer. Some roles and salary levels are exempt from FLSA overtime requirements. Check with your employer or HR for exact rates.
Even a few hours of overtime each week can add thousands of dollars to your annual income. See exactly how much with this tool.
1.5×
is the standard overtime rate — time and a half for every hour over 40
40h
is when overtime kicks in under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
20%+
increase in weekly pay possible just by working 8 hours of overtime
What this means for you
Overtime can significantly change your take-home earnings. Understanding how it compounds helps you plan your income more accurately.
The 40-hour threshold
Under the FLSA, most US hourly workers must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Time and a half vs double
Time and a half (1.5×) is the legal minimum for overtime in the US. Some employers offer double time (2×) for holidays or extended shifts.
Small hours, big impact
5 hours of overtime per week at $25/hr adds over $9,750 annually compared to a straight 40-hour week. The compounding effect is significant.
How it works
Enter your hourly rate
Type in your base hourly wage before any overtime premium.
Set your weekly hours
Enter total hours worked, including overtime. Overtime auto-detects once you exceed 40 hours.
Choose your multiplier
Select 1.5× (time and a half), 2× (double time), or enter a custom rate if your employer uses a different arrangement.
What is overtime pay?
Overtime pay is the additional compensation paid to an employee for hours worked beyond a standard threshold — typically 40 hours per week in the US. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), eligible employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for those extra hours.
Not all workers are entitled to overtime. Salaried employees classified as "exempt" under FLSA rules may not qualify. Rules also differ by state and employer, so it's worth checking your specific situation.
Time and a half vs double time
Time and a half (1.5×) is the federally mandated minimum overtime rate for most US hourly workers. If you earn $20/hr, your time and a half rate is $30/hr for every overtime hour worked.
Double time (2×) is not required by federal law but is offered by some employers — particularly for holidays, extended shifts, or California seventh-day overtime. At $20/hr, double time pays $40/hr.
How is overtime calculated?
The overtime pay formula is straightforward: regular hours (up to 40) multiplied by your hourly rate, plus overtime hours multiplied by your hourly rate and the overtime multiplier. Written out: Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Multiplier. This overtime hours calculator applies that formula instantly.
Weekly, monthly, and annual figures are projected from your weekly totals — useful for budgeting or comparing job offers that include different amounts of expected overtime.
Overtime pay formula
Overtime pay is typically calculated using a standard overtime pay formula where hours worked beyond 40 are multiplied by a higher rate, such as time and a half (1.5×) or double time (2×). For example, at $25/hr with 5 overtime hours at 1.5×:
- Regular pay: 40h × $25 = $1,000
- Overtime pay: 5h × $25 × 1.5 = $187.50
- Total weekly pay: $1,187.50
Important
Overtime rules vary by country, state, and employer. This calculator provides estimates only and does not account for taxes or employer-specific policies. Consult your employer or an employment lawyer for accurate figures.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Use the overtime pay formula: multiply regular hours (up to 40) by your hourly rate, then add overtime hours multiplied by your rate and the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5×). This overtime calculator does it instantly as you adjust the sliders.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your normal hourly rate for every overtime hour. It’s the minimum overtime rate required by US federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act for eligible hourly workers.
What is double time?
Double time (2×) means you earn twice your regular hourly rate for those hours. It’s not federally mandated but is offered by some employers for holidays, extended shifts, or — in California — hours worked beyond 12 in a single day.
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