Overtime Calculator
See your overtime rate and pay at time and a half or double time for one or two weeks. Federal (FLSA), California and custom rules.
Rules checked October 7, 2026 against the U.S. Department of Labor and the California DLSE.
Overtime pay calculator
Your overtime rate
$30.00/hr
$20.00 × 1.5 · Double time: $40.00/hr
| Pay type | Hours | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (1×) | 40 | $800.00 |
| Overtime (1.5×) | 5 | $150.00 |
| Total before taxes | 45 | $950.00 |
Overtime pay: $150.00. Total before taxes: $950.00.
How we calculated it
- Federal rule (FLSA): hours over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5×.
- This week: 45 h worked = 40 regular + 5 at 1.5×.
- 40 regular h × $20.00 = $800.00.
- 5 overtime h × $30.00 ($20.00 × 1.5) = $150.00.
- Total before taxes: $950.00.
Estimate before taxes. Not legal or tax advice.
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Find hourly jobsHow overtime is calculated
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly employees get overtime for every hour they work over 40 in a workweek. The overtime rate is at least 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, which is where the name time and a half comes from.
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
Total pay = 40 × hourly rate + overtime pay
Example: 46 hours at $20 an hour
Your first 40 hours pay 40 × $20 = $800. The overtime rate is $20 × 1.5 = $30, so the 6 extra hours add 6 × $30 = $180. Your gross pay for the week is $980 before taxes.
The Department of Labor uses the same math in its regulations: at $12 an hour, a 46-hour week pays $588, which is $480 for 40 hours plus 6 hours at $18 (29 CFR 778.110).
Overtime rate per hour
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate. The extra half is the overtime premium: at $18 an hour an overtime hour pays $27, and $9 of that is premium. A production bonus or other pay tied to your hours or performance counts toward the regular rate, so your overtime rate can be higher than 1.5 times your base rate (DOL Fact Sheet #56A).
How much is overtime pay?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 for the overtime rate and by 2 for double time. The table shows common rates and what 5 or 10 overtime hours add to a week's pay.
| Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time | 5 overtime hours | 10 overtime hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $90.00 | $180.00 |
| $15 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $112.50 | $225.00 |
| $17 | $25.50 | $34.00 | $127.50 | $255.00 |
| $18 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $135.00 | $270.00 |
| $20 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| $22 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $165.00 | $330.00 |
| $25 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $187.50 | $375.00 |
| $30 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
The overtime hours columns use time and a half. Time and a half for $15 an hour is $22.50, and for $20 an hour it is $30.
Time and a half and double time
What time and a half means
Time and a half is pay at 1.5 times your regular rate. It is the minimum overtime rate under federal law, so your employer can pay more for overtime but not less.
When double time applies
The FLSA only requires 1.5 times the regular rate, so double time comes from state law or from your employer. California law requires 2 times the regular rate for hours over 12 in a workday and for hours over 8 on the seventh day in a row of a workweek. If a contract or company policy pays double time, for example on holidays, choose Custom in the calculator and enter that multiplier.
Weekly vs. daily overtime
The FLSA counts overtime by the workweek: a fixed run of seven 24-hour days that your employer sets. It can start on any day, and each week stands on its own. If you work 50 hours one week and 30 the next, you are owed 10 overtime hours, even though the two weeks add up to 80. Your employer can't average them (U.S. Department of Labor). In the calculator, choose By day and set Workweek starts on to the day your pay stub uses.
California also counts overtime by the day. Hours over 8 in a workday pay 1.5 times the regular rate, and hours over 12 pay 2 times. On the seventh day in a row of the same workweek, the first 8 hours pay 1.5 times and the rest 2 times. Hours already paid as daily overtime don't count again toward 40, so five 10-hour days earn 10 overtime hours in total (California DLSE).
Some other states have daily overtime rules as well. If yours does, enter its thresholds under Custom.
Who gets overtime pay
The FLSA covers most hourly workers in the US, and they are owed overtime unless their job is exempt. The main exemptions are for executive, administrative and professional employees. These jobs are exempt only if they pass all three tests in the Department of Labor's rules (Federal Register): the duties are mainly executive, administrative or professional, the pay is a fixed salary, and the salary is at least $684 a week, or $35,568 a year (DOL salary levels).
Being paid a salary is not enough on its own to make a job exempt. If you are not sure about your job, the DOL overtime calculator advisor walks through the federal rules step by step.
Overtime FAQ
How do I calculate my overtime pay?
Multiply the hours you worked over 40 in the workweek by your hourly rate and by 1.5, then add your regular pay for the first 40 hours. For 45 hours at $20 an hour that is 40 × $20 = $800 plus 5 × $30 = $150, so $950 before taxes.
What is time and a half for $15 an hour?
It is $22.50 an hour ($15 × 1.5). Time and a half for $20 an hour is $30, and for $18 an hour it is $27.
Is overtime based on a 40-hour work week?
Yes. Under federal law overtime starts after 40 hours worked in a workweek, even if your full-time schedule is 35 or 37.5 hours. You get your regular rate for the hours between your schedule and 40 unless your contract or state law says otherwise.
Is overtime calculated per week or per pay period?
Per workweek. If you are paid every two weeks, each week is checked on its own: 50 hours in one week and 30 in the next means 10 overtime hours, although the pay period adds up to 80. Set the period to 2 weeks in the calculator to see both weeks.
Do I get time and a half on holidays?
Federal law doesn't require it. The FLSA requires no extra pay for work on holidays or weekends unless those hours take you over 40 in the workweek (DOL Fact Sheet #23). If your employer pays a holiday premium by policy or contract, enter that multiplier under Custom.
What is the new overtime rule for 2026?
The overtime formula didn't change in 2026: covered workers still get at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Two related rules changed. On May 15, 2026, the Department of Labor put the $684-a-week salary threshold for exempt employees back into its regulations; federal courts had struck down the 2024 increase in November 2024 (Federal Register 2026-09839). A federal tax deduction for qualified overtime pay applies to tax years 2025 through 2028, and from 2026 employers must report that overtime separately (IRS). We checked both sources on October 7, 2026.
Is overtime pay taxed differently?
No. Overtime is part of your wages, so the same income and payroll taxes apply. For tax years 2025 through 2028 you may be able to deduct the extra half of FLSA overtime pay, up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 on a joint return), when you file your federal return. The deduction shrinks once income passes $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers) (IRS). This calculator shows pay before taxes.
What is double time?
Double time is pay at 2 times your regular rate, so $40 an hour if you normally earn $20. Federal law doesn't require it. California requires it for hours over 12 in a workday and over 8 on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek. To use a different multiplier, choose Custom.
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This calculator estimates gross pay before taxes for hourly, non-exempt employees. It isn't legal or tax advice, and it doesn't cover California alternative workweek schedules or pay that includes bonuses and tips. Rules checked October 7, 2026: DOL Fact Sheet #23, California Labor Code section 510 and the DLSE overtime FAQ.