Overtime Calculator

Overtime pay is a critical component of compensation for millions of workers. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most non-exempt employees in the United States are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of at least one and a half times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. This standard is commonly known as time and a half.

Understanding your overtime earnings matters for budgeting, tax planning, and evaluating whether extra hours are financially worthwhile. The calculation is simple: multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5) and then by the number of overtime hours worked. Add that to your regular pay to get your total weekly compensation.

Some employers offer double time (a 2.0 multiplier) for holidays, weekends, or hours beyond a certain threshold. Certain states, such as California, have additional overtime rules that kick in after eight hours in a single day, not just after 40 hours in a week. This calculator lets you customize the overtime multiplier to match your specific situation.

It is worth noting that salaried exempt employees, independent contractors, and certain other categories of workers are not covered by FLSA overtime requirements. If you are unsure about your eligibility, check with your employer or review the Department of Labor guidelines.

Use this overtime calculator to break down your weekly earnings into regular pay and overtime pay, and see exactly how much those extra hours add to your paycheck.