Overtime Calculator

Under U.S. federal law (FLSA), most non-exempt employees get 1.5× their regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a workweek — commonly called "time and a half." Some states and employers use 2× ("double time") for Sundays, holidays, or hours beyond 12 in a day. Set the multiplier to match your situation.

No — this calculator gives you gross pay only. Withholdings (federal, state, FICA) reduce take-home pay and depend on your specific filing situation. Use a paycheck calculator for net pay.

Federal law uses a 40-hour weekly threshold. Some states (California, Alaska, Nevada, others) also count overtime daily, typically beyond 8 hours. Always check your state's labor rules and your employer's policy.

Some are, some aren't. "Exempt" salaried employees (executive, administrative, and professional roles meeting specific criteria) are not entitled to overtime under federal law. "Non-exempt" salaried employees are. Check your offer letter or HR.

Under federal FLSA rules, overtime is calculated solely on a weekly basis for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, some states (such as California, Nevada, Alaska, and Colorado) enforce daily overtime laws, requiring overtime pay after 8 hours in a single workday.

Double time is an overtime pay rate equal to 2.0 times an employee's regular hourly wage. It applies when mandated by state laws (such as in California for work exceeding 12 hours in a workday or after 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek), or when offered by employers as premium pay for holidays, Sundays, or late-night shifts.

Yes, salaried employees get overtime pay if they are classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt salaried workers—typically those in executive, professional, or administrative roles earning above a specific salary threshold—are excluded from overtime requirements, but non-exempt salaried employees must be paid overtime for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek.

Yes, part-time workers are eligible for overtime pay if their total hours exceed 40 in a single workweek under the FLSA. The law does not distinguish between full-time and part-time classification for overtime eligibility; only the actual hours worked in the workweek determine whether overtime rates apply.

No, overtime pay is not taxed at a higher rate; it is subject to the same annual marginal income tax brackets as your regular wages. However, payroll software may withhold taxes at a higher rate on paycheck cycles with heavy overtime because the system projects your annual income based on that single, larger check. For tax years 2025–2028, you can estimate tax savings from the federal overtime tax exemption using the [no tax on overtime calculator](/no-tax-on-overtime-calculator).

You can figure your overtime rate by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, which is typically 1.5 for time-and-a-half or 2.0 for double time. For example, if your regular wage is $20.00 per hour, your time-and-a-half overtime rate is $20.00 × 1.5 = $30.00 per hour, and your double time rate is $20.00 × 2.0 = $40.00 per hour.

Your effective hourly rate is your total gross pay divided by the total number of hours worked during a pay period. Because overtime hours are paid at premium rates, working overtime raises your effective hourly wage above your base regular rate. For instance, if you earn $950.00 gross for working 45 hours, your effective hourly rate is $950.00 ÷ 45 = $21.11 per hour.

To calculate overtime for a salaried non-exempt employee, divide the annual salary by 2,080 hours (the standard 40-hour work year) to find the regular hourly rate, and then multiply that rate by 1.5 to determine the overtime rate. Once the rates are established, regular pay is paid for the first 40 hours of the week, and the overtime rate is applied to all hours worked beyond 40.