Overtime Pay Calculator
Under the standard weekly rule, hours over 40 in a week are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. Enter your rate and hours to see the split.
How it works
Weekly pay = 40 × rate + overtime hours × rate × multiplier (1.5 for time and a half, 2 for double time). Hours at or under 40 are all paid at the base rate.
Example: $20 an hour, 50 hours: regular pay 40 × $20 = $800, overtime 10 × $30 = $300, total $1,100. At 45 hours and $25 an hour: $1,000 + $187.50 = $1,187.50.
Frequently asked questions
Is overtime always over 40 hours a week?
Under US federal law (FLSA), yes for non-exempt workers. Some states add daily overtime — California, for example, pays daily overtime after 8 hours.
Who qualifies for overtime?
Generally non-exempt employees. Exempt salaried roles (many executive, administrative and professional jobs) do not get statutory overtime.
Does paid time off count toward the 40?
Usually no: overtime counts hours actually worked, not holiday or sick hours, unless a contract says otherwise.
What about double time?
Double time is not a federal rule but appears in some state laws and union contracts — California requires it after 12 hours in a day.