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Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay including time-and-a-half, double time, and your total weekly and annual earnings.

Hours & Rate

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Weekly Pay

$1,375.00 / week
$71,500 / year
Regular Pay (40 hrs × $25.00)$1,000.00
OT Pay (10 hrs × $37.50)$375.00
Total Weekly$1,375.00
Total Hours50
Effective Hourly Rate$27.50

How Overtime Pay Is Calculated

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. If your regular rate is $25/hour, your overtime rate is $37.50/hour. Some employers, union contracts, or state laws may require double time for certain hours, such as working beyond 12 hours in a day or on holidays.

Your total weekly earnings equal (regular hours x regular rate) + (overtime hours x overtime rate). Over a full year, consistent overtime can significantly boost annual income. Ten hours of weekly overtime at time-and-a-half adds roughly 37.5% to your annual gross pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for overtime pay?

Most hourly workers are "non-exempt" and entitled to overtime. Salaried employees may be "exempt" if they earn above the salary threshold ($35,568/year as of 2024, with proposed increases) and their job duties meet specific criteria for executive, administrative, or professional exemptions. Being paid a salary alone does not make you exempt. If your employer misclassifies you, you may be owed back overtime pay.

Does overtime apply per day or per week?

Federal law (FLSA) only requires overtime for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek, regardless of daily hours. However, some states like California require overtime for hours exceeding 8 in a single day, even if total weekly hours are under 40. California also mandates double time for hours exceeding 12 in a day. Check your state's specific laws.

Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?

Overtime is not taxed at a special rate. It is taxed as regular income. However, because overtime increases your total earnings for that pay period, more of your income may fall into a higher tax bracket, and your employer may withhold at a higher rate. Your actual tax rate is determined when you file your annual tax return, and over-withheld amounts are refunded.