Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay instantly. Enter your hourly rate and hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay at 1.5x, and total gross weekly earnings based on FLSA rules.
Total weekly gross pay
$1,375.00
Regular Pay
40h at $25.00/hr
$1,000.00
Overtime Pay
10h at $37.50/hr (1.5x)
$375.00
Overtime Hours
Hours above 40h threshold
10h
Projections (if this week repeats)
Weekly
per week
$1,375.00
Bi-Weekly
every 2 weeks
$2,750.00
Monthly (approx.)
per month
$5,953.75
Annual (approx.)
per year
$71,500.00
Overtime calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is gross pay before taxes. Projections assume the same hours every week.
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How Overtime Pay Works in the US
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek (source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division). This is commonly called "time and a half." For example, if your regular rate is $20 per hour, your overtime rate is $30 per hour. Working 50 hours in a week would yield $800 in regular pay (40h x $20) plus $300 in overtime pay (10h x $30), for a total of $1,100 gross.
The FLSA defines a workweek as any fixed, recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods). Employers cannot average hours across two or more weeks. If you work 30 hours one week and 50 the next, you are still owed 10 hours of overtime for the second week.
Who Qualifies for Overtime?
Most hourly workers are classified as non-exempt and qualify for overtime. Salaried employees may also qualify unless they meet specific exemption criteria. To be exempt, an employee generally must earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 per year) on a salary basis and perform executive, administrative, or professional duties (source: US DOL Final Rule, 2024). Workers who do not meet both the salary and duties tests remain non-exempt and are entitled to overtime.
State-Specific Overtime Rules
Some states have stricter overtime rules than the federal FLSA. California, for instance, requires daily overtime pay at 1.5x after 8 hours in a single workday and double time (2x) after 12 hours (California Labor Code Section 510). Alaska requires daily overtime after 8 hours. Colorado requires overtime after 12 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Always check your state labor laws in addition to federal requirements.
Common Overtime Calculation Examples
| Hourly Rate | Hours Worked | Regular Pay | OT Pay (1.5x) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | 45h | $600.00 | $112.50 | $712.50 |
| $20/hr | 50h | $800.00 | $300.00 | $1,100.00 |
| $25/hr | 48h | $1,000.00 | $300.00 | $1,300.00 |
| $30/hr | 55h | $1,200.00 | $675.00 | $1,875.00 |
| $35/hr | 50h | $1,400.00 | $525.00 | $1,925.00 |
| $40/hr | 60h | $1,600.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,800.00 |
| $50/hr | 45h | $2,000.00 | $375.00 | $2,375.00 |
Why Tracking Overtime Matters
Accurate overtime tracking protects both employees and employers. Employees can verify they are being paid correctly for every hour worked. Employers who fail to pay overtime face penalties under the FLSA, including back pay, liquidated damages, and attorney fees. The US Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages for workers in fiscal year 2023 (source: US DOL Annual Report, 2023).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FLSA overtime rules?▾
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek (source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division). Employers cannot average hours over two or more weeks.
What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?▾
Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay. To qualify as exempt, employees generally must earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 annually) on a salary basis and perform executive, administrative, or professional duties (source: US DOL Final Rule, 2024). Non-exempt employees receive overtime after 40 hours per week.
Does California require daily overtime after 8 hours?▾
Yes. California Labor Code Section 510 requires employers to pay 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 8 in a single workday and 2x for hours over 12 in a workday. This is in addition to the federal weekly overtime rule. A few other states, including Alaska, Nevada, and Colorado, also have daily overtime provisions.
Is overtime pay taxed at a higher rate?▾
No. Overtime pay is taxed at the same rate as regular pay. The confusion comes from the fact that a larger paycheck may push part of your income into a higher marginal tax bracket for that pay period. Your effective annual tax rate does not change because of overtime alone.
How does overtime appear on a pay stub?▾
A compliant pay stub separates regular hours and overtime hours, showing the regular rate, the overtime rate (typically 1.5x), and the total for each. PayStubHQ generates pay stubs with IRS-accurate tax calculations that clearly break down regular and overtime earnings.