Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your full weekly paycheck in one place. Enter your hourly rate and hours for each tier — regular, time-and-a-half, and double-time — and get your complete breakdown instantly.
What Is Overtime Pay?
Overtime pay is the extra compensation you earn for working beyond your standard hours. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive time and a half (1.5 times their regular rate) for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This rule covers most hourly and salaried non-exempt workers across the United States.
Some workers also encounter double time (2 times their regular rate) on holiday shifts, during extended daily hours in certain states, or under union contract terms. Federal law does not mandate double time, but California requires it after 12 hours in a single workday or on the 7th consecutive day of the workweek.
Many paychecks include all three tiers at once. This calculator combines regular hours, overtime hours, and double-time hours into one complete weekly total so you can verify your pay or plan your earnings without juggling separate calculations.
Who Is Eligible for Overtime Pay?
How to Calculate Time and a Half
Calculating time and a half is straightforward. Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to find your overtime rate, then multiply by the number of overtime hours you worked. For example, a worker earning $18 per hour has an overtime rate of $27 per hour. Ten hours of overtime at that rate equals $270 in overtime pay. Use the calculator at the top of this page to get instant results for any rate and hour combination.
For a full week that includes all three pay tiers, the formula is: Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Double-Time Pay = Total Weekly Pay. The calculator handles all three tiers simultaneously so the total is always accurate.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay
Five steps to work out your full weekly pay by hand. Use the calculator above for instant results with any hourly rate.
Find your base hourly rate
Your regular hourly rate is the foundation for all three pay tiers. If you are salaried and non-exempt, divide your weekly salary by your standard hours to get an effective hourly rate. A $800 weekly salary at 40 standard hours equals a $20 effective hourly rate.
Calculate your regular pay
Multiply your hourly rate by your regular hours. Under federal law, regular time is generally the first 40 hours of the workweek before overtime applies.
Calculate overtime pay at 1.5x
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to find your overtime rate, then multiply that rate by the number of overtime hours worked. Under FLSA, any hours beyond 40 in a workweek qualify for this rate.
Calculate double-time pay at 2x
Multiply your hourly rate by 2 to find your double-time rate, then multiply by your double-time hours. Double time may apply on holidays by employer policy, or through state law in California after 12 hours in a single workday.
Add all three tiers for your weekly total
Sum your regular pay, overtime pay, and double-time pay for your complete weekly gross earnings. This figure should match what your employer shows on your pay stub before tax deductions.
Overtime Pay at Common Hourly Rates
A sample week of 40 regular hours, 8 overtime hours (1.5x), and 2 double-time hours (2x). Adjust the calculator above for your exact numbers.
Weekly Overtime Pay by Hourly Rate
Sample week: 40 regular hours + 5 overtime hours (1.5x) + 2 double-time hours (2x). Find your rate below.
| Hourly Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | DT Rate (2x) | Regular Pay | OT Pay (5 hrs) | DT Pay (2 hrs) | Total Weekly Pay |
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Federal and State Overtime Rules
Understanding the law helps you verify whether the overtime calculation on your pay stub is correct.
Federal Law (FLSA)
- 1.5x pay required for all hours beyond 40 in a workweek
- No daily overtime threshold under federal law for adults
- No requirement for holiday or weekend premium pay
- Exempt employees are not covered regardless of hours worked
- Workweek is a fixed, regularly recurring 7-day period
- $684/week minimum salary level for exemption (2024)
California Overtime Rules
- 1.5x after 8 hours in a single workday
- 1.5x after 40 hours in a workweek
- 2x after 12 hours in a single workday
- 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday
- 2x for all hours beyond 8 on the 7th consecutive workday
- Daily thresholds apply even if weekly total stays under 40 hours
Exempt vs Non-Exempt
- Non-exempt: hourly workers and most employees earning under $684/week
- Exempt: executives, managers, certain professionals, outside sales reps
- Duties test matters as much as salary level for classification
- Misclassification by employers is a common wage theft pattern
- Your state labor board can clarify your status if you are unsure
- Some state thresholds are higher than the federal $684/week floor
Salaried Non-Exempt Workers
- Being salaried does not automatically make you exempt from overtime
- Duties and salary level together determine exempt status
- Effective hourly rate = weekly salary divided by standard hours
- Overtime applies on top of the fixed weekly salary amount
- Half-time premium method may apply in fluctuating workweek situations
- Check with HR or a labor attorney if your classification is unclear
Overtime Pay FAQ
Related Calculators
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Time and a Half Calculator
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Double Time Calculator
Calculate 2x pay for holidays, extended shifts, or California state-mandated double time.
Holiday Pay Calculator
Find out if you get time and a half on federal holidays and calculate your holiday pay rate.
How to Calculate Time and a Half
Step-by-step guide to calculating 1.5x overtime pay by hand with worked examples.
California Overtime Laws
California daily overtime rules, double-time thresholds, and how they differ from federal FLSA law.
Overtime Pay by Hourly Rate
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