Overtime Pay Calculator
Total pay for a week including time-and-a-half overtime.
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Overtime pay rewards hours worked beyond the standard week, typically at time-and-a-half. This calculates your gross weekly pay when some of those hours cross the overtime line.
How it works
Up to 40 hours at the base rate, hours beyond 40 at the overtime multiplier (1.5× by default).
Hours up to 40 are paid at your base rate; hours beyond 40 are paid at the overtime multiplier, which defaults to 1.5× (time-and-a-half) as required for non-exempt workers under federal law. Some employers or situations use 2× (double time), which you can enter directly.
Only non-exempt employees are legally entitled to overtime. Salaried exempt workers generally are not, which is why the same long hours can mean extra pay for one worker and none for another. The multiplier and the 40-hour threshold are the two levers here.
Weekly pay = (regular hours up to 40 × rate) + (hours over 40 × rate × overtime multiplier)
Worked examples
$20/hour, 45 hours worked, 1.5× overtime → $950.00 gross for the week
40 regular hours at $20 = $800, plus 5 overtime hours at $30 = $150, for $950 total.
$20/hour, 50 hours worked, 2× overtime (double time) → $1,200.00 gross for the week
$800 for the first 40 hours plus 10 hours at $40 = $400 gives $1,200.
Tips & gotchas
- Federal law sets the overtime floor at 1.5× for non-exempt workers past 40 hours a week; some states add daily overtime or higher multipliers, so check local rules.
- Double time (2×) often applies to holidays or hours beyond a daily threshold in certain states or union contracts — enter 2 in the multiplier when it does.
- Exempt salaried employees usually aren't owed overtime; confirm your classification before counting on it.
- This is gross pay — your take-home after taxes will be lower, though overtime itself isn't taxed at a special rate despite the common myth.
FAQ
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed as ordinary income. It may push more of your pay into a higher bracket for that period, but the rate on the overtime dollars themselves isn't special.
When does overtime kick in?
Under federal law, after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states also require overtime after a daily threshold (such as 8 hours), which can apply on top.
What is the standard overtime multiplier?
Time-and-a-half (1.5×) is the federal standard. Double time (2×) may apply to holidays or extended hours under state law or employer policy — enter whichever rate applies.
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