Overtime Calculator
Your base pay rate before overtime premium
Standard hours worked before overtime kicks in (default: 40)
Hours worked beyond your standard threshold this period
1.5× = time and a half (FLSA standard), 2.0× = double-time
Enter Your Pay Details
Enter your hourly rate, regular and overtime hours, then choose your pay multiplier to see your overtime pay, total earnings, and annual projections.
How to Use the Overtime Calculator
Choose Your Input Mode
Select 'Hourly Rate' if you know your pay per hour, or 'Salary Conversion' to enter your annual, monthly, or weekly salary and let the calculator derive your hourly rate automatically based on your standard work hours.
Enter Your Hours and Multiplier
Type in your regular hours per period (typically 40 for weekly pay) and the number of overtime hours you worked. Then choose your overtime multiplier — 1.5× for standard FLSA time-and-a-half, 2.0× for double-time, or set a custom value. For California-style tiered overtime, switch to Two-Tier mode and set the tier thresholds and rates.
Set Your Pay Period and Currency
Select whether you are paid weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. This controls both the period pay calculation and the annual projection scaling. Choose your preferred currency symbol from USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, INR, or none.
Review Results and Export
Your results appear instantly as you type, showing your overtime hourly rate, regular pay, overtime pay, total pay, and annual projections. The donut chart shows the regular vs. overtime pay split visually. Use the Export CSV button to download a full breakdown, or Print Results for a clean printout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard overtime rate in the US?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate of pay — commonly called 'time and a half' — for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. This is the national minimum. Many states have additional requirements: California mandates 1.5x for hours over 8 in a single day and 2.0x (double-time) for hours over 12 in a day or for all hours on a 7th consecutive workday in a workweek. Some employers voluntarily offer higher rates or premium pay for weekend and holiday shifts, though no federal law requires it.
How do I calculate overtime pay for a salaried employee?
For a non-exempt salaried employee, you first convert the salary to an hourly rate. Divide the weekly salary by the number of hours the salary is intended to compensate. For example, an employee earning $600 per week for 40 hours has a regular rate of $15/hour. Their overtime rate would be $22.50/hour (1.5 × $15). If they work 45 hours in a week, they earn $600 regular pay plus $112.50 overtime pay ($22.50 × 5 hours) = $712.50. Use our Salary Conversion mode to have this calculation done for you automatically from annual, monthly, or weekly salary figures.
What is the difference between daily and weekly overtime?
Weekly overtime (FLSA standard) is triggered only when an employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, regardless of how many hours they work on any individual day. Daily overtime, used in California and some other states, is triggered when an employee works more than 8 hours in a single workday, even if their total weekly hours are under 40. Under California law, an employee working 9 hours on Monday and 31 hours across the rest of the week (total 40 hours) would be owed 1 hour of overtime pay for Monday under daily overtime rules, even though no federal overtime is triggered. Use the two-tier mode to model California-style daily overtime scenarios.
Are all employees entitled to overtime pay?
No. The FLSA distinguishes between 'exempt' and 'non-exempt' employees. Non-exempt workers — most hourly employees and salaried employees earning below $684 per week (as of 2020) — are entitled to overtime pay. Exempt employees are excluded from FLSA overtime protections. Exempt categories include executive, administrative, and professional employees who primarily perform managerial, supervisory, or specialized intellectual work AND earn at least $684/week. Outside sales employees and certain computer professionals also have specific exemptions. State laws may set higher salary thresholds for exemption. Determining whether you are exempt often requires reviewing your actual job duties, not just your job title.
Does overtime pay affect my annual salary significantly?
Yes, overtime can have a substantial effect on annual earnings. Consider an employee earning $20/hour with 40 regular hours per week. Working just 5 overtime hours per week at 1.5x adds $30/hour × 5 hours × 52 weeks = $7,800 per year, an increase of 18.75% over the base annual salary of $41,600. Working 10 overtime hours per week adds $15,600 annually. The impact grows further with higher base rates or higher multipliers. Our calculator shows both per-period and annual projections side by side, and the average blended hourly rate shows you what you effectively earn across all hours — which is always higher than your base rate when overtime is involved.
Can I use a custom overtime multiplier?
Absolutely. While 1.5× (time and a half) is the FLSA minimum and 2.0× (double-time) is common in certain states and union contracts, many employers offer other rates. Some offer 1.25× for evening shifts, 1.75× for weekend work, or 3.0× for holiday shifts. Our calculator lets you select from 1.5×, 2.0×, 2.5×, and 3.0× presets, or enter any custom multiplier you choose. In two-tier mode, you can independently set a Tier 1 and Tier 2 multiplier with a custom hour threshold, replicating virtually any overtime structure your employer uses.