Overtime Calculator
Calculate your regular and overtime hours, compute time-and-a-half (1.5x) rates, and estimate total gross overtime wages.
Quick Answer: Overtime Pay Formula
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying overtime hours (hours over 40) by 1.5 times the regular hourly rate:
• Example: $20.00/hr base rate, 48 hours worked: 40 regular hours ($800) + 8 overtime hours at $30/hr ($240) = $1,040.00 Total Pay.
Total Work Hours
35:00
35.00 decimal hrs
Regular Hours
35:00
35.00 decimal hrs
Overtime Hours
0:00
0.00 decimal hrs
Days Worked
5 days
Avg: 7:00/day (7.00h)
Weekly overtime threshold: 40 hours/week (Multiplier: 1.5x). Based on standard US FLSA rules; specific state or contract rules (e.g. CA daily overtime) may apply.
Overtime Worked Example
Scenario: 46 Hours Worked at $28.00/Hour
- • Base Hourly Rate: $28.00
- • Time-and-a-Half Rate (1.5x): $42.00 / hour
- • Total Hours Worked: 46.0 hours
- • Regular Hours (40h): 40.0 × $28.00 = $1,120.00
- • Overtime Hours (6h): 6.0 × $42.00 = $252.00
- • Total Gross Earnings: $1,372.00
Federal FLSA Overtime Standards
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime compensation is governed by federal statute:
- Mandatory 1.5x Rate: Under 29 U.S.C. § 207, non-exempt employees must receive pay at least one and one-half times regular rates for work beyond 40 hours per week.
- State Variations: Certain states impose stricter daily overtime standards (such as California, where daily hours over 8 require 1.5x pay and hours over 12 require 2.0x double-time pay).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate overtime pay at time-and-a-half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get your overtime rate, then multiply by the number of overtime hours worked beyond 40. For example: at $24.00/hour, your overtime rate is $36.00/hour ($24 × 1.5). For 6 overtime hours, overtime pay equals 6 × $36.00 = $216.00.
When does federal overtime pay kick in?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a standard 7-day workweek. Federal law does not require overtime for working on weekends or holidays unless weekly hours exceed 40.
What is double-time pay and when does it apply?
Double time pays employees twice their regular hourly rate (2.0x). While federal law does not mandate double time, some states (such as California Labor Code § 510 for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day or 8 on the 7th consecutive day) and union contracts require double-time pay.
Can salary or salaried employees earn overtime?
Salaried non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay under FLSA rules. Only employees who meet specific salary thresholds AND executive, administrative, or professional job duty tests are exempt from overtime.
Can an employer give comp time instead of overtime pay?
In the private sector, federal law prohibits employers from giving compensatory time off ('comp time') in lieu of cash overtime pay. Overtime must be paid in money on the regular payday covering the pay period.
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