Overtime Pay Calculator
Those extra hours should pay extra. This free overtime calculator works out exactly what your overtime is worth: enter your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours, then pick time-and-a-half or double time. You'll see your overtime pay, weekly gross, and your effective hourly rate — plus an estimated annual total.
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How to use this calculator
Start with your regular hourly rate and your regular hours per week (usually 40), then add how many overtime hours you work in a typical week. The defaults show a $20/hour worker doing 10 overtime hours a week. The results update instantly as you type.
Pick your overtime rate: 1.5× time-and-a-half is the US federal standard for covered workers, while 2× double time applies in some states and for some employers (for example, very long shifts or a seventh consecutive workday). The optional weeks worked per year field scales your weekly gross into an estimated annual total.
If an error appears, check the highlighted message — the hourly rate must be above $0, hours must be between 0 and 80, and weeks must be between 1 and 52. Fix the input and your results will come back on their own.
How it works
The math is straightforward:
Overtime rate = regular rate × multiplier (1.5 or 2)
Overtime pay = overtime rate × overtime hours
Regular pay = regular rate × regular hours
Weekly gross = regular pay + overtime pay
Effective hourly rate = weekly gross ÷ total hours worked
Annual gross = weekly gross × weeks worked per year
General information: in the US, non-exempt employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally earn 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. Some states add rules of their own (for example, daily overtime thresholds). This calculator gives general information, not legal advice — check your state labor office or employer policy for what applies to you.
Assumptions (estimates): the weekly figures are exact for the hours you enter; the annual total is an estimate that assumes you work the same hours every week of the year, with no unpaid time off, raises, or bonuses. The results are gross pay before taxes and deductions.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime hours. For example, if your regular rate is $20 per hour, time and a half pays $30 for each overtime hour.
When does double time apply?
Some states and employers pay double time, which is 2 times your regular rate, for very long shifts or for work on a seventh consecutive day. Policies vary widely, so check your state rules and your employer's policy.
Who qualifies for overtime pay?
Generally, non-exempt hourly workers qualify for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exemptions and state rules vary, so this is general information only, not legal advice.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income at your normal tax rates. A bigger paycheck simply has more withheld, so the idea that overtime is taxed more is a common myth.
How do I calculate overtime on a salary?
A common approximation is to divide your annual salary by 2,080 (40 hours times 52 weeks) to get an equivalent hourly rate, then apply time and a half to your overtime hours. This is an approximation, not a legal formula.