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Works for hourly workers and for salaried non-exempt employees by converting salary into an effective hourly rate.
Free overtime pay tool
Free Overtime Pay Calculator
A free overtime pay calculator estimates regular and overtime earnings for hourly or salaried workers based on hours worked, the FLSA 40-hour weekly threshold, time-and-a-half, and optional double time. Enter pay rate, weekly hours, and state to see a clear breakdown of regular pay, overtime pay, double-time pay, and total weekly, pay-period, and annual gross earnings.
Enter the worker's pay rate, the total hours worked this week, and the overtime threshold below. The calculator splits the hours into regular, overtime, and double-time, applies the multipliers you choose, and shows weekly, pay-period, and annualized gross pay.
Time and a half
Default 1.5x after 40 hours per week to match the federal FLSA standard, with a custom multiplier for special cases.
Double time
Optional 2x rate above a second threshold for California daily double-time scenarios or employer-specific policies.
State rule guidance
Pick a state to see the right reminder for FLSA, California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and other common rule sets.
Calculate overtime pay
Enter the pay setup, hours worked, and overtime rules. The breakdown updates instantly with regular, overtime, and double-time pay.
Overtime pay breakdown
Each line shows the hours, the per-hour rate after the multiplier, and the dollar amount earned at that tier.
| Line | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular pay 40 hrs at $25.00/hr (1.0x). | 40 | $25.00 | $1,000.00 |
Overtime pay (1.50x) 8 hrs above 40 hrs at $37.50/hr. | 8 | $37.50 | $300.00 |
Total weekly gross Regular + overtime + double time for the workweek before any tax withholding. | 48 | $27.08 | $1,300.00 |
Weekly gross pay One week of wages. | 48 | $27.08 | $1,300.00 |
State rule applied: California planning can require overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12 hours in a day, in addition to the 40-hour weekly threshold. Daily reminder: this profile flags hours after 8 in a single day. California also pays double time after 12 hours in a single day; enable the double-time inputs to model that. Enter 1.5x hours in the overtime field. If some hours are paid at 2x, add them in the California double-time field below.
How the overtime pay calculator works
Four quick steps to go from pay rate and hours worked to a full breakdown of regular, overtime, and double-time pay.
Step 1
Enter pay type and rate
Pick hourly or salaried. For salary, enter the annual amount and scheduled weekly hours; the calculator converts that into an effective hourly rate before any overtime math runs.
Step 2
Add total hours worked this week
Enter every hour the employee worked in the workweek. The calculator splits hours into regular, overtime, and double-time based on the thresholds you pick.
Step 3
Set the overtime threshold and multiplier
The default is FLSA: 1.5x after 40 hours per week. Override the threshold or multiplier for state rules, union contracts, or employer policy. Add a double-time threshold for California-style daily or weekly 2x rules.
Step 4
Review the breakdown
See regular hours and pay, overtime hours and pay, double-time hours and pay, total weekly gross, the projected pay-period gross, and an annualized estimate at the bottom.
Federal FLSA overtime rules
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees to be paid at least 1.5x their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. There is no federal daily overtime requirement and no federal double-time requirement.
The regular rate must include nondiscretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and most commissions, not just the base hourly rate. This calculator uses the rate you enter as the regular rate, so add those premiums into the rate yourself if they apply.
State daily overtime and double time
Several states pay overtime on a daily basis even when weekly hours stay under 40. California is the most common example: 1.5x after 8 hours per day and 2x after 12 hours per day. Alaska and Nevada add daily 1.5x rules after 8 hours; Colorado adds a 12-hour daily threshold.
To model these in the calculator, lower the weekly threshold or turn on the double-time toggle and enter a second threshold that matches the daily rule converted into weekly equivalent hours.
Salaried non-exempt overtime
Salaried workers can still be entitled to overtime if they are non-exempt under FLSA. To compute their overtime pay, divide weekly salary by scheduled weekly hours to get the effective hourly rate, then apply the overtime multiplier to hours above the threshold. This calculator handles that conversion when you pick the salaried option.
Exempt status depends on duties tests and a salary threshold set by the U.S. Department of Labor and certain states; if the worker is exempt, overtime is not legally required.
Household employees and overtime
Live-out household employees, including most nannies and housekeepers, are entitled to FLSA time-and-a-half after 40 hours per workweek. Live-in household workers have different federal rules but may still be covered by stricter state laws, especially in California, New York, and Massachusetts.
For a full pay-stub view of a nanny's overtime plus federal, FICA, and state withholding, try the Free Nanny Paycheck Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common overtime pay questions.
What is overtime pay?
Overtime pay is the premium an employer must pay non-exempt employees for hours worked beyond a threshold defined by federal, state, or contract rules. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is paid at 1.5x the employee's regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply the employee's regular hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply that overtime rate by the number of overtime hours. For example, $24/hr times 1.5 equals $36/hr, and 5 overtime hours at $36/hr equals $180 in overtime pay.
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
Federal FLSA overtime is calculated weekly: any hours over 40 in a single workweek are overtime. Several states add daily overtime: California pays 1.5x after 8 hours per day and 2x after 12 hours per day. Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado have their own daily rules. Pick the state in this calculator to see which rule set applies.
Does salary include overtime?
It depends on whether the worker is exempt or non-exempt. Salaried exempt employees (executive, administrative, professional, and certain other categories above the FLSA salary threshold) are not entitled to overtime. Salaried non-exempt employees still earn overtime; their effective hourly rate is calculated by dividing the weekly salary by scheduled weekly hours, then 1.5x that rate is paid for hours over 40.
What is the federal overtime rate under FLSA?
The federal FLSA overtime rate is 1.5x the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. There is no federal daily overtime requirement and no federal double-time requirement; those come from state law, employer policy, or collective bargaining agreements.
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