Overtime Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay at 1.5x your regular rate. Enter your hourly wage, regular hours, and overtime hours to see your total weekly pay.
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How Overtime Pay Works
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid overtime at 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Regular Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate)
Example Calculation
If you earn $20/hour, work 40 regular hours + 10 overtime hours:
- Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800
- Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30/hour
- Overtime pay: 10 × $30 = $300
- Total weekly pay: $800 + $300 = $1,100
State-Specific Overtime Rules
California
Overtime after 8 hours/day (1.5x) and after 12 hours/day (2.0x). Also 7th consecutive day rules.
Alaska
Overtime after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week, whichever is greater.
Nevada
Overtime after 8 hours/day if earning less than 1.5x minimum wage, or 40 hours/week.
Federal (FLSA)
Overtime after 40 hours/week at 1.5x regular rate. Applies to non-exempt employees nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Under the FLSA, overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hour, your overtime rate is $30/hour ($20 × 1.5). Some states have additional daily overtime requirements.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you are paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. If your regular rate is $20/hour, time and a half is $30/hour ($20 × 1.5). This is the standard federal overtime rate under the FLSA.
When am I entitled to overtime pay?
Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay (1.5x regular rate) for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek under federal law. Some states like California require overtime after 8 hours in a day. Exempt employees (certain salaried professionals earning above $35,568/year or $684/week under the current FLSA standard salary level) are not entitled to overtime.
What is double time pay?
Double time means 2x your regular hourly rate. Federal law does not require double time, but states like California mandate it for hours over 12/day or on the 7th consecutive workday. Check your state labor laws for specific requirements.
Can my employer give comp time instead of overtime pay?
For private sector non-exempt employees, employers generally must pay overtime in cash, not comp time. Public sector (government) employees may receive comp time under certain conditions. Always check your state labor laws.