Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay with time-and-a-half, double time, and weekly schedules
Standard Overtime Calculator
Total Pay
$1,375.00
50 total hours at $27.50/hr effective
Regular Pay
$1,000.00
40 hrs × $25.00
Overtime Pay
$375.00
10 hrs × $37.50
OT Rate
$37.50/hr
1.5× regular
Understanding Overtime Pay
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rate of pay.
Federal Requirements (FLSA)
- Overtime after 40 hours/week
- Minimum 1.5× regular rate
- Applies to non-exempt employees
- Weekly calculation basis
- No daily overtime requirement
California Requirements
- 1.5× after 8 hours/day
- 2× after 12 hours/day
- 1.5× first 8 hours on 7th day
- 2× after 8 hours on 7th day
- Weekly AND daily requirements
Overtime Multipliers
Regular Time
1×
First 40 hours/week
Time-and-a-Half
1.5×
After 40 hours/week
Double Time
2×
After 12 hours/day (CA) or holidays
Quick Reference: Overtime Rates
| Hourly Rate | Time-and-a-Half | Double Time | 10 OT Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $22.50/hr | $30.00/hr | $225 |
| $18/hr | $27.00/hr | $36.00/hr | $270 |
| $20/hr | $30.00/hr | $40.00/hr | $300 |
| $25/hr | $37.50/hr | $50.00/hr | $375 |
| $30/hr | $45.00/hr | $60.00/hr | $450 |
| $35/hr | $52.50/hr | $70.00/hr | $525 |
| $40/hr | $60.00/hr | $80.00/hr | $600 |
| $50/hr | $75.00/hr | $100.00/hr | $750 |
| $60/hr | $90.00/hr | $120.00/hr | $900 |
| $75/hr | $112.50/hr | $150.00/hr | $1,125 |
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees
Exempt (No OT Required)
- Salaried at $684+/week ($35,568/year)
- Executive, administrative, professional
- Computer professionals ($27.63+/hr)
- Outside sales employees
- Highly compensated ($107,432+/year)
Non-Exempt (OT Required)
- Most hourly employees
- Salaried below $684/week
- Non-management positions
- Manual laborers (any salary)
- First responders and nurses
Frequently Asked Questions
When does overtime start?
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime starts after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states like California also require daily overtime after 8 hours. Always check your state laws.
Is holiday pay automatically double time?
Federal law doesn't require extra pay for holidays. However, many employers offer time-and-a-half or double time for holidays as a benefit. Check your employment contract.
Can my employer avoid paying overtime?
Employers cannot avoid overtime by averaging hours over multiple weeks. Each workweek stands alone. However, they can adjust schedules to prevent overtime from occurring.
How is the regular rate calculated?
The regular rate includes base pay plus non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and some commissions. It does not include gifts, vacation pay, or reimbursements.
State Overtime Laws
Some states have stricter overtime requirements than federal law:
Tips for Managing Overtime
Track your hours carefully: Keep your own record of hours worked, including start/end times and breaks. This protects you if there's ever a dispute.
Understand your classification: Make sure you're properly classified as exempt or non-exempt. Misclassification is common and can result in back pay.
Know your workweek: Your employer defines the 7-day workweek. It doesn't have to be Sunday-Saturday. Ask HR when your workweek starts.
Document everything: If you're asked to work off the clock or not record all hours, document it. This is illegal for non-exempt employees.