🕒 Overtime Calculator

1. Enter your hourly rate (or switch to salary mode and enter your annual salary).
2. Enter your regular hours per week (usually 40).
3. Enter the overtime hours you worked this week.
4. Pick the overtime multiplier (1.5x or 2.0x).
5. Click Calculate to see regular pay, overtime pay, total weekly pay, effective hourly rate and annual projection.

How is overtime calculated under the FLSA?

Under federal law, non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. The formula is Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours. Some states also require daily overtime or a 2.0x multiplier for very long shifts.

What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?

Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA, while exempt employees are not. Exemption usually depends on job duties (executive, professional, administrative, outside sales) and a salary basis above the FLSA threshold. Being paid a salary alone does not make someone exempt.

Can salaried employees get overtime?

Yes, if they are classified as non-exempt. The calculator converts the annual salary to an hourly rate using Hourly Rate = Salary ÷ (52 × weekly hours), then applies the 1.5x overtime multiplier to hours over 40. Many employers wrongly assume all salaried staff are exempt.

What is double time and when does it apply?

Double time is a 2.0x multiplier on the regular hourly rate. It is not required by federal law but is required by some states (such as California) for hours over 12 in a day or over 8 on the seventh consecutive workday. Some employers also offer it voluntarily on holidays.

Is overtime calculated per day or per week?

Under federal FLSA rules, overtime is calculated per workweek — any hours over 40 in that week earn 1.5x, regardless of how they are spread across days. However, some states (California, Alaska, Nevada and others) add a daily overtime rule on top, so always check your state labor code.

Does this calculator include taxes and deductions?

No. The calculator shows gross pay before taxes, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance and other deductions. To estimate your take-home pay, subtract those items separately or use a dedicated paycheck or tax calculator.

This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified financial professional for advice specific to your situation.

Always confirm whether you are classified as exempt or non-exempt — it determines whether you are legally entitled to overtime at all, and misclassification is one of the most common wage violations. Keep your own record of hours worked each day, including start times, end times and meal breaks, because disagreements about overtime often come down to what was actually worked versus what was scheduled. If your hours fluctuate week to week, run the numbers each week rather than averaging across the month, because overtime is always calculated per workweek under the FLSA and cannot be averaged out. Some states require overtime on a daily basis (over 8 hours in a day) on top of the weekly rule, so check your local labor code. Bonuses and shift differentials may need to be included in the regular rate before computing overtime — this is a subtle but important compliance point. Finally, remember that the 1.5x multiplier is a federal floor: union contracts, company policy and state law can all provide a higher multiplier, so do not assume 1.5x is the only number that applies to you.