Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate time-and-a-half and double-time pay for a workweek, and check your paycheck.

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Some states (such as California) require double time in certain cases.

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How this is calculated

Overtime pay = Regular rate × Overtime multiplier × Overtime hours. Gross weekly pay = (Regular rate × Regular hours) + Overtime pay + (Regular rate × 2 × Double-time hours).

Assumptions

  • Figures are gross pay in US dollars, before federal, state and local taxes and payroll deductions.
  • Uses the federal FLSA rule of at least 1.5× pay for hours over 40 in a workweek. Your state, contract or exempt status may change what you are owed. This is not an official Department of Labor calculation.

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How overtime is calculated

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Federal law does not require overtime for working weekends or holidays, or for more than 8 hours in a single day, but some states do.

Enter your regular hourly rate, your regular hours (usually 40) and your overtime hours. If your state or contract also requires double time, add those hours separately.

Example

Example

Maria earns $22 an hour and works 46 hours in one week. Her first 40 hours pay $880. Her overtime rate is $22 × 1.5 = $33, so 6 overtime hours pay $198. Her gross pay for the week is $1,078.

State rules to know about

California, for example, requires overtime after 8 hours in a workday and double time after 12 hours in a workday, in addition to weekly overtime. Check your state labor department for its rules. Our step-by-step guide to calculating overtime pay covers the common cases, including bonuses that change your regular rate.

Frequently asked questions

Who is not eligible for overtime?

Some salaried employees in executive, administrative and professional roles are "exempt" under the FLSA if they meet both a salary threshold and a duties test. Being paid a salary alone does not make someone exempt. If you are unsure, check with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

Does paid time off count toward the 40 hours?

Under federal law, overtime is based on hours actually worked, so paid holidays, vacation and sick time usually do not count toward the 40. Some employers and union contracts count them anyway.

Can my employer give me comp time instead of overtime pay?

Private-sector employers generally cannot substitute compensatory time off for overtime pay under the FLSA. Different rules apply to some public-sector employers.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Labor — Overtime Pay (opens in a new tab)
  2. California Department of Industrial Relations — Overtime FAQ (opens in a new tab)

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