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Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Total pay this week
$950.00
- Regular pay
- $800.00
- Overtime pay
- $150.00
- Overtime hours
- 5
How it works
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly (non-exempt) employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek — this is standard "time-and-a-half." Some states and employers require a higher rate (such as 2× "double time") in specific situations, like working a seventh consecutive day.
This calculator applies the 40-hour threshold per week. It doesn't account for daily overtime rules that a few states (like California) apply on top of the weekly rule.
Formula
Regular hours = min(Hours worked, 40) Overtime hours = max(Hours worked − 40, 0) Regular pay = Rate × Regular hours Overtime pay = Rate × Multiplier × Overtime hours
Example
At $20/hour with 45 hours worked and a 1.5× multiplier: 40 regular hours pay $800, and 5 overtime hours pay $150 (5 × $20 × 1.5), for $950 total.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for overtime pay?
Most hourly employees are eligible under the FLSA. Many salaried employees are exempt if they meet specific duties and salary-threshold tests — exemption rules are more complex than this calculator covers.
Is overtime always 1.5×?
1.5× ("time-and-a-half") is the federal minimum for hours over 40 in a week. Some states or union contracts require higher rates, including double time in specific circumstances.
Does this account for daily overtime rules?
No — a few states require overtime after 8 hours in a single day regardless of the weekly total. This calculator only applies the federal weekly 40-hour threshold.
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