Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay, total weekly earnings, and effective hourly rate.
Results
Total Weekly Pay
$1,375.00
per week
Regular Pay
$1,000.00
Overtime Pay
$375.00
OT Rate
$37.50/hr
Effective Rate
$27.50/hr
How Overtime Pay Works
Overtime pay compensates employees for working beyond their standard hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
The overtime threshold, multiplier, and eligibility rules vary by country and state. In the US, federal law sets the baseline, but states like California have additional daily overtime rules (over 8 hours in a day).
Formula
Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Rate × Multiplier)Your total weekly pay combines your regular earnings with your overtime earnings, calculated using the overtime multiplier.
Where:
- Regular Hours = Standard hours worked (typically 40/week)
- Rate = Your base hourly pay rate
- Overtime Hours = Hours worked beyond regular hours
- Multiplier = Overtime rate multiplier (typically 1.5x)
Overtime Pay Examples
See how overtime hours impact your weekly earnings at different hourly rates:
| Base Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 10 OT Hours |
|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $22.50/hr | $225 |
| $20/hr | $30.00/hr | $300 |
| $25/hr | $37.50/hr | $375 |
| $30/hr | $45.00/hr | $450 |
| $35/hr | $52.50/hr | $525 |
| $40/hr | $60.00/hr | $600 |
| $50/hr | $75.00/hr | $750 |
Overtime Rules by State
While federal law (FLSA) requires 1.5x overtime after 40 hours per week, some states have additional protections:
California
1.5x after 8 hours/day OR 40 hours/week. 2x after 12 hours/day. 1.5x for first 8 hours on 7th consecutive day; 2x after that.
New York
Follows federal 1.5x after 40 hours/week for most workers. Some industries (residential employees) have a 44-hour threshold.
Colorado
1.5x after 40 hours/week OR 12 hours in a day (for non-exempt workers under COMPS Order).
Texas & Florida
Follow federal rules only — 1.5x after 40 hours/week. No additional state overtime protections.
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees
Not all employees qualify for overtime pay. Under the FLSA, employees must be "non-exempt" to receive overtime:
Non-Exempt (Gets OT)
- • Hourly workers (most)
- • Salaried below $35,568/year threshold
- • Does not perform executive, admin, or professional duties
Exempt (No OT)
- • Salaried above $35,568/year
- • Executive, administrative, or professional roles
- • Outside sales, computer professionals ($27.63+/hr)
Overtime Calculator: Time and a Half Examples
Time-and-a-half is the most common overtime rate in the US. Here's what your overtime pay looks like at various base rates when working 5, 10, or 15 extra hours per week:
| Base Rate | OT Rate (1.5x) | 5 OT Hrs/wk | 10 OT Hrs/wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18/hr | $27.00/hr | +$135/wk | +$270/wk |
| $22/hr | $33.00/hr | +$165/wk | +$330/wk |
| $25/hr | $37.50/hr | +$188/wk | +$375/wk |
| $28/hr | $42.00/hr | +$210/wk | +$420/wk |
| $32/hr | $48.00/hr | +$240/wk | +$480/wk |
| $38/hr | $57.00/hr | +$285/wk | +$570/wk |
| $45/hr | $67.50/hr | +$338/wk | +$675/wk |
Annual overtime income: multiply weekly OT pay by 52. For example, at $25/hr with 10 OT hours/week: $375/week × 52 = $19,500 extra per year in overtime alone.
How Overtime Affects Your Effective Hourly Rate
When you consistently work overtime, your effective hourly rate (total earnings ÷ total hours) is higher than your base rate. For example, if you earn $25/hr base and work 50 hours with 10 at time-and-a-half:
Regular Pay
$1,000
40 hrs × $25
Overtime Pay
$375
10 hrs × $37.50
Effective Rate
$27.50/hr
$1,375 ÷ 50 hrs
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime calculated?▼
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x) and then by the number of overtime hours worked. For example, $25/hr × 1.5 × 10 hours = $375 in overtime pay.
What is time and a half?▼
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. If you make $20/hour, your overtime rate would be $30/hour.
When does overtime start?▼
In the US, federal law (FLSA) requires overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states have additional rules.
What is double time?▼
Double time means you earn 2 times your regular hourly rate. This is sometimes paid on holidays or for hours exceeding a certain threshold beyond standard overtime.
Is overtime taxed differently?▼
Overtime is not taxed at a different rate, but because it increases your total income, it may push you into a higher tax bracket for that pay period, resulting in more withholding.
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