Overtime Calculator
Calculate your gross paycheck earnings including regular hours, 1.5x time and a half, and 2.0x double time. Review weekly, bi-weekly, and annual earnings summaries.
| Regular Pay (40 hrs @ $25.00/hr) | $1,000.00 |
| 1.5x Overtime Rate | $37.50 / hr |
| 2.0x Double Time Rate | $50.00 / hr |
| Total Hours Worked | 48.0 hrs |
| Effective Hourly Average | $27.08 / hr |
How Overtime Pay Works (The FLSA Standard)
In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects employees by setting minimum wage and overtime standards. For non-exempt hourly employees, any hours worked beyond 40 hours in a designated 7-day workweek must be compensated at no less than 1.5 times the regular hourly rate (often called "time and a half").
A workweek is defined as a fixed, regularly recurring period of 168 consecutive hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods). It does not need to align with the calendar week, but it cannot be averaged across two weeks to avoid paying overtime.
The Mathematics of Overtime Pay
Here are the standard formulas used to compute regular and premium overtime pay:
Time & a Half Rate ($/hr) = Regular Hourly Rate * 1.5
1.5x Overtime Pay ($) = (Regular Hourly Rate * 1.5) * Overtime Hours
Double Time Rate ($/hr) = Regular Hourly Rate * 2.0
2.0x Overtime Pay ($) = (Regular Hourly Rate * 2.0) * Double Time Hours
Total Gross Pay ($) = Regular Pay + 1.5x Overtime Pay + 2.0x Overtime Pay
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Suppose you earn $25.00 per hour and work 48 hours in a single week (40 regular hours plus 8 overtime hours):
- Calculate regular pay:
40 hrs * $25.00/hr = $1,000.00 - Calculate your 1.5x overtime hourly rate:
$25.00 * 1.5 = $37.50/hr - Calculate your overtime earnings:
8 hrs * $37.50/hr = $300.00 - Add them together for total gross pay:
$1,000.00 + $300.00 = $1,300.00 - Calculate your effective average hourly wage:
$1,300.00 / 48 hrs = $27.08/hr
Master Overtime Rate Reference Table
Look up your standard hourly rate to see your exact 1.5x time-and-a-half rate, 2.0x double-time rate, and weekly paycheck estimates:
| Base Rate ($/hr) | 1.5x Overtime Rate | 2.0x Double Time Rate | 40-Hr Base Pay | 45-Hr Total Pay (5 hrs OT) | 50-Hr Total Pay (10 hrs OT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $600.00 | $712.50 | $825.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $720.00 | $855.00 | $990.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $800.00 | $950.00 | $1,100.00 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $880.00 | $1,045.00 | $1,210.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,187.50 | $1,375.00 |
| $28.00 | $42.00 | $56.00 | $1,120.00 | $1,330.00 | $1,540.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,650.00 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $1,400.00 | $1,662.50 | $1,925.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $1,600.00 | $1,900.00 | $2,200.00 |
| $45.00 | $67.50 | $90.00 | $1,800.00 | $2,137.50 | $2,475.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,375.00 | $2,750.00 |
| $60.00 | $90.00 | $120.00 | $2,400.00 | $2,850.00 | $3,300.00 |
State-Specific Daily Overtime Rules
While federal law only requires overtime after 40 hours in a single workweek, several states enforce strict daily overtime rules:
- California: Requires 1.5x overtime for any hours worked past 8 hours in a single workday, and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work. Double time (2.0x) is required for all hours worked past 12 in a single day, and past 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday.
- Colorado: Mandates 1.5x overtime pay for hours worked beyond 12 hours in a single day or 12 consecutive hours.
- Alaska: Requires 1.5x overtime for any work exceeding 8 hours in a single day for employers with four or more employees.
- Nevada: Mandates 1.5x overtime for employees earning less than 1.5 times the minimum wage who work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
Tips for Managing Overtime & Paychecks
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate. Formula: Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate * 1.5 * Overtime Hours.
Double time pays 2.0 times your standard hourly rate (for example, $20/hr becomes $40/hr). Federal law does not mandate double time, but state laws (like California) or union contracts often require it for hours worked over 12 in a single day or on major holidays.
No. Under federal law, each workweek stands alone. If you work 50 hours in week 1 and 30 hours in week 2 (averaging 40 hours per week), your employer must still pay 10 hours of overtime for week 1.
Not under federal law. Weekend or holiday hours are only paid at overtime rates if working those hours pushes your total weekly work hours above 40, unless your specific employment contract or state law requires premium holiday rates.
Yes. If a salaried employee is classified as non-exempt (earning below the federal exemption threshold or performing non-exempt job duties), they are entitled to overtime pay calculated by dividing their weekly salary by their standard hours.