How to use the overtime calculator
- Enter your normal hourly rate and choose your currency.
- Choose Weekly total and enter the hours worked this week, or choose Hours by day to enter each day separately.
- Set the hours after which overtime starts (40 by default) and the multiplier (1.5 for time and a half).
- Optionally add double-time hours. The results show regular pay, overtime pay and total gross pay.
The overtime pay formula
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × multiplier. Regular pay is the hours up to the threshold multiplied by your normal rate. Add the two for total gross pay.
Example: 46 hours at $22/hour
- Regular: 40 h × $22 = $880
- Overtime: 6 h × $22 × 1.5 = $198 (overtime rate $33/h)
- Total gross pay = $1,078
Example: daily overtime
With an “over 8 hours a day” rule, a 10-hour Monday gives 2 overtime hours even if the weekly total stays under 40. Switch to Hours by day to model this.
Quick reference: overtime rates
| Hourly rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| 12.00 | 18.00 | 24.00 |
| 15.00 | 22.50 | 30.00 |
| 18.00 | 27.00 | 36.00 |
| 20.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 |
| 22.00 | 33.00 | 44.00 |
| 25.00 | 37.50 | 50.00 |
| 30.00 | 45.00 | 60.00 |
| 35.00 | 52.50 | 70.00 |
| 40.00 | 60.00 | 80.00 |
| 50.00 | 75.00 | 100.00 |
US federal (FLSA) overtime
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Each workweek stands alone, and there is no federal daily overtime. This calculator's default settings (40 hours, 1.5×) follow that rule. (US Department of Labor)
- Several pay rates in one week? The regular rate is a weighted average. Use the weighted overtime calculator.
- Non-discretionary bonuses raise the regular rate too. The weighted calculator includes them.
State overtime rules
- California: daily overtime over 8 hours, double time over 12 hours, and a seventh-consecutive-day rule. Use the California overtime calculator.
- Texas and Florida: no separate state overtime law for most private employers, so the federal FLSA rule applies (over 40 hours a week at 1.5×). Choose Weekly total with the default settings.
- Other states: some, such as Alaska, Nevada and Colorado, have daily rules with conditions. Check your state labor department.
Overtime and taxes
Overtime pay is taxed like other wages. For US tax years 2025–2028, eligible workers can deduct the FLSA-required overtime premium (up to $12,500, or $25,000 joint) from federal taxable income. Social Security, Medicare and state taxes still apply. Estimate it with the no tax on overtime calculator.
Rules vary by country, state or province, industry and contract. Some workers are exempt from overtime. This calculator shows the arithmetic and is not legal advice. Read overtime basics by country and check your official labour authority.