Overtime Calculator
Instantly calculate your gross pay by combining your regular hours with time-and-a-half or double-time overtime rates.
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Understanding Overtime Laws
In the United States, overtime rules are primarily governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), though state laws can offer even greater protections.
The 40-Hour Rule
Under federal law, any hours worked over 40 in a single, fixed 168-hour workweek must be compensated at an overtime rate. Salaried non-exempt employees are also subject to this rule.
Time and a Half
The standard overtime premium is 1.5 times the regular rate. If your base pay includes commissions, bonuses, or shift differentials, the "regular rate" must be recalculated to accurately apply the 1.5x multiplier.
State vs Federal Laws
States can enforce stricter overtime rules than the FLSA. For example, California requires overtime pay (1.5x) for hours worked beyond 8 in a single day, and double time (2.0x) for hours beyond 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Time and a Half"?
Time and a half is the standard overtime premium required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It means for every overtime hour worked, you must be paid 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you make $20/hr, your overtime rate is $30/hr.
When does overtime kick in?
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime must be paid to covered, non-exempt employees for all hours worked over 40 hours in a single workweek. A workweek is a fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods).
Are employers required to pay double time?
Federal law does not require employers to pay double time (2.0x). However, some states, like California, have specific laws requiring double time for hours worked over 12 in a single day, or for working more than 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day of a workweek. Some union contracts also stipulate double time.
Are all employees entitled to overtime pay?
No. The FLSA exempts certain employees from overtime rules (often salaried, professional, administrative, or executive roles making above a certain salary threshold). Hourly workers are almost always considered "non-exempt" and thus are legally entitled to overtime pay.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No, this calculator determines your Gross Pay—the total amount you earned before any federal taxes, state taxes, or benefits deductions are taken out of your paycheck.
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