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Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate exactly what your overtime is worth. Enter your hourly wage, weekly overtime hours, and multiplier to see your overtime pay per week — and your total weekly pay with overtime included. Covers the standard US 1.5× time-and-a-half rule, with a custom multiplier for double-time or other agreements. Free, instant, no signup.
Quick answer
Quick answer
Overtime pay is your hourly wage times the multiplier times the overtime hours. At the standard US 1.5x rate, 5 overtime hours at a $20 wage is $150 extra per week, or $7,800 a year. Time and a half of $20 is $30 an hour, so enter your wage and hours above to see your weekly total.
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About this tool
About the Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate exactly what your overtime is worth. Enter your hourly wage, weekly overtime hours, and multiplier to see your overtime pay per week — and your total weekly pay with overtime included. Covers the standard US 1.5× time-and-a-half rule, with a custom multiplier for double-time or other agreements. Free, instant, no signup.
Detailed guide
How to get useful results from Overtime Pay Calculator
How overtime pay works
Overtime pay = hourly wage × overtime multiplier × overtime hours. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek — so 5 overtime hours at a $20 wage = $20 × 1.5 × 5 = $150 extra per week, or $7,800 a year. Some states and union contracts require double-time past 12 hours in a day; set the multiplier above to match your agreement.
Who qualifies for overtime?
Non-exempt hourly workers qualify; many salaried workers classified as exempt do not, though misclassification is common. If you are salaried and regularly work over 40 hours, your effective hourly rate falls — a $60,000 salary at 50 real hours a week is really $23.08 an hour, not $28.85. Use the salary converter above to check your true rate.
FLSA overtime rules and state exceptions
Federal law sets the floor: nonexempt employees earn at least time-and-a-half for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. The workweek is a fixed 168-hour period set by the employer, and hours cannot be averaged across two weeks to avoid overtime. Paid time off, such as vacation or sick days, does not count as hours worked toward the 40-hour threshold unless company policy says otherwise.
Some states go further. California requires daily overtime beyond 8 hours and double time beyond 12 hours in one day, plus overtime on the seventh consecutive workday. Alaska requires daily overtime beyond 8 hours. A few states set higher salary thresholds for exempt employees than the federal level. When state and federal rules differ, the rule most favorable to the employee applies.
Quick guide
How to use this tool
- 01Enter your regular hourly wage (or your annual salary — the hourly rate follows).
- 02Enter your overtime hours per week and the multiplier (1.5 for time and a half).
- 03Read your weekly overtime pay and your total pay including overtime.
Capabilities
Features and supported formats
- Time-and-a-half (1.5×) default with fully custom multiplier.
- Weekly overtime pay and total weekly compensation.
- Works from an hourly wage or an annual salary.
- Adjustable weekly hours for non-standard schedules.
- 100% client-side — your pay details never leave your browser.
Supported formats
Inputs: hourly wage or annual salary, overtime hours/week, multiplier. Output: weekly overtime pay and total weekly pay, gross before tax.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly wage by the overtime multiplier and the overtime hours: $20 × 1.5 × 5 hours = $150 per week. The standard US multiplier is 1.5× (time and a half) for hours over 40 per week for non-exempt employees.
What is time and a half of $20 an hour?
$30 an hour ($20 × 1.5). Five overtime hours at that rate = $150 extra per week, which adds up to $7,800 over a full year.
Do salaried employees get overtime pay?
It depends on exempt vs. non-exempt classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, not just on being salaried. Many salaried workers are exempt and do not earn overtime — but misclassification is common. Check the Department of Labor criteria or ask HR if you are unsure.
What is double-time pay?
Double-time is 2× the regular hourly rate. Some states (like California for hours past 12 in a day) and union contracts require it. Set the multiplier above to 2 to calculate double-time pay.
How does FLSA overtime pay work in the United States?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, most hourly employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Salaried employees may be exempt if they meet specific duties and salary tests, so eligibility depends on the job, not just the pay structure.
Which US states have daily overtime rules?
California requires overtime for hours beyond 8 in a single workday, and double time beyond 12 hours, while Alaska requires overtime beyond 8 hours per day. Most other states follow the federal weekly 40-hour rule. Check your state's labor agency for the rules that apply to you.