Overtime Calculator
Work out your overtime pay from your hourly rate and the extra hours you work. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn at least time-and-a-half — 1.5× their regular rate — for every hour over 40 in a workweek.
Enter your rate, your regular hours, and your overtime hours to see your overtime pay, your total weekly and annual earnings, and your blended effective hourly rate once the premium is included.
Total weekly pay with overtime
$1,187.50
$61,750 per year
- Overtime rate
- $37.50/hr
- Regular pay (weekly)
- $1,000.00
- Overtime pay (weekly)
- $187.50
- Overtime premium
- $62.50
- Effective hourly rate
- $26.39/hr
Shows gross (pre-tax) pay. Federal FLSA overtime applies to hours over 40 in a workweek; some states (e.g. California) also require daily overtime, and only the FLSA-required premium qualifies for the 2025–2028 “no tax on overtime” deduction. Check your state’s rules if they differ.
Calculation Formulas
Federal law requires at least “time and a half” — 1.5× your regular rate — for overtime. Some employers or states pay double time (2×) in certain cases.
Example:
A $25/hr rate at time-and-a-half is $37.50 per overtime hour.
Multiply the overtime hours you worked by the overtime rate to get your overtime earnings for the week.
Your effective hourly rate blends regular and overtime hours, showing what you really earn per hour once overtime is included.
Key Figures
| Figure | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Federal overtime threshold | Over 40 hrs/week | FLSA overtime is owed for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek — a weekly, not daily, standard. |
| Minimum overtime rate | 1.5× (time and a half) | The federal minimum overtime multiplier for non-exempt employees. |
| Workweek | 168 hours | A fixed, recurring 7-day period; hours cannot be averaged across two weeks. |
Note: Results are estimates for planning purposes. Rates, fees, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and location — confirm exact figures with a licensed professional before making financial decisions.
Standards & Sources
Last verified: July 2026
- FLSA overtime rule
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Overtime is figured weekly, not daily.
- State overtime differences
Some states set stronger rules — for example, California requires daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12. This calculator uses the federal weekly standard; check your state if it differs.
- Gross pay only
Results are gross (pre-tax) earnings. Overtime is still subject to income tax and FICA, though a temporary 2025–2028 federal deduction may exclude part of the premium at tax time.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your regular hourly rate and your normal hours per week (usually 40).
- Enter the overtime hours you work in a typical week.
- Choose your overtime multiplier — time-and-a-half (1.5×) or double-time (2×).
- Read your overtime pay, total weekly and annual pay, and your effective hourly rate with overtime included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay is your regular hourly rate multiplied by an overtime rate — at least 1.5× (time and a half) under federal law — times the number of overtime hours. For example, at $25/hour, time-and-a-half overtime is $37.50 per hour.
When do I qualify for overtime?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. It is a weekly standard — working more than 8 hours in a day does not trigger federal overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40 (some states, like California, add daily overtime rules).
What is the difference between time and a half and double time?
Time and a half pays 1.5× your regular rate and is the federal minimum for overtime. Double time pays 2× and is not required by federal law — it comes from state law (e.g. California after 12 hours in a day) or an employer or union agreement.
Is overtime taxed differently?
Overtime is taxed like regular wages — there is no special payroll tax rate. However, a temporary 2025–2028 federal deduction lets many workers deduct part of the FLSA-required overtime premium at tax time, which can lower the income tax owed on it (it does not reduce Social Security or Medicare).
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