Under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states and contracts pay double time for long days or holidays.
How to use the Overtime Calculator
- Regular pay (per hour)
- Regular work time
- Overtime pay multiplier
- Overtime hours
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Enter your regular hourly pay, regular hours, the overtime multiplier and overtime hours.
Tips
- Tax figures here are estimates for planning – your actual tax depends on credits, deductions and local rules.
- Check the tax year and filing status before you rely on a result.
- Use gross (before-tax) figures unless a field asks for take-home pay.
- When in doubt, confirm with the tax authority’s own calculator or a tax professional.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing marginal and effective tax rates.
- Adding sales tax to a price that already includes it.
- Forgetting payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) on wages.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Regular pay (per hour) | Amount in your currency |
| Regular work time | In hours |
| Overtime pay multiplier | In × |
| Overtime hours | A number |
What each result means
- Total regular pay = [Regular pay (per hour)]×[Regular work time]
- Overtime pay rate = [Regular pay (per hour)]×[Overtime pay multiplier]
- Total overtime pay = [Overtime hours]×[Regular pay (per hour)]×[Overtime pay multiplier]
- Total pay = [Total regular pay] + [Total overtime pay]
- Average hourly pay = [Total pay]÷([Regular work time] + [Overtime hours])
Example values
How the main result changes when Regular pay changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Regular pay (per hour) | Total pay |
|---|---|
| 11 | 539 |
| 16.5 | 808.5 |
| 22 | 1,078 |
| 27.5 | 1,347.5 |
| 33 | 1,617 |
| 44 | 2,156 |
Formula
Overtime rate = regular hourly rate × multiplier (usually 1.5)Overtime pay = overtime hours × overtime rateTotal pay = regular hours × regular rate + overtime payWorked example
Inputs — Regular pay (per hour): $22; Regular work time: 40 hours; Overtime pay multiplier: 1.5 ×; Overtime hours: 6.
Results — Total regular pay = $880.00; Overtime pay rate = $33.00; Total overtime pay = $198.00; Total pay = $1,078.00; Average hourly pay = $23.43.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime hours × regular rate × 1.5.
When does overtime start?
Federally after 40 hours in a workweek; some states also after 8 hours a day.
Are salaried employees paid overtime?
Only non-exempt employees; many salaried professionals are exempt.
What formula does the Overtime Calculator use?
Overtime rate = regular hourly rate × multiplier (usually 1.5).