Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your regular hours, overtime hours, and rates to see your full weekly paycheck — including the overtime premium.
Runs entirely in your browser — your numbers never leave this page.
How it works
Overtime pay is straightforward arithmetic with one legal twist — the multiplier:
Total = (regular hrs × rate) + (OT hrs × rate × multiplier)
- Time-and-a-half (1.5x) is the federal FLSA standard for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a week.
- Double time (2x) is common in union contracts and for 7th consecutive workdays in states like California.
- The premium is the part of OT pay above straight time — 8 OT hours at 1.5x on $25/hr = $300, of which $100 is pure premium.
- Salaried workers: divide annual salary by 2,080 (40h × 52w) for your hourly rate, then apply the same math.
- This calculator shows gross pay. Federal/state tax, Social Security, and Medicare come out after.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime hours × hourly rate × multiplier (usually 1.5). Example: 8 OT hours at $25/hr = 8 × 25 × 1.5 = $300.
Who gets overtime pay?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must get 1.5x for hours over 40/week. Exempt (salaried managerial/professional) workers generally don't.
What is double time?
Twice the regular rate — common in union contracts and required in California for hours over 12 in a day or over 8 on the 7th consecutive workday.
Is overtime taxed more?
No — overtime is taxed at your normal rate. Bigger paychecks just push more income into your marginal bracket for that pay period.
How do I compute my hourly rate from salary?
Divide annual salary by 2,080 (40 hours × 52 weeks). $52,000/year = $25/hour.
Do part-time workers get overtime?
Yes, if they're non-exempt and exceed 40 hours in a week — part-time status doesn't change the rule.
Can my employer require overtime?
Generally yes — the FLSA doesn't limit hours for workers 16+, it only requires the premium pay.
What about holiday pay?
Holiday pay isn't federally required; when employers offer it, it's often 1.5x or 2x for hours worked on the holiday.
Does sick time count toward overtime?
Usually no — overtime is based on hours actually worked, not paid time off, in most states.
Should I take overtime or a second job?
Overtime at 1.5x+ almost always beats a second job hourly rate — plus zero commute. Check the burnout cost, though.