Overtime Pay Calculator
Worked extra hours? Enter your hourly rate and hours to calculate your overtime pay at time-and-a-half (1.5×) or double time (2×) — and see your total gross pay for the period. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.
Calculate Your Overtime Pay
⚡ Quick Facts
- Federal rule (FLSA): 1.5× pay for hours over 40/week for non-exempt employees
- California: daily overtime over 8 hours; double time over 12 hours/day
- Overtime is gross pay — taxes are withheld from it afterward
- Exempt salaried workers generally don't earn overtime
- State rules can add to (never subtract from) federal protections
How Overtime Pay Works
Overtime is extra pay for extra hours. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly ("non-exempt") employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate — "time-and-a-half" — for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. So at $25 an hour, each overtime hour is worth $37.50, not $25.
The key question is whether you're non-exempt. Hourly workers almost always are. Salaried workers may or may not be: it depends on your job duties and pay level, not just on being salaried. Managers, professionals and administrators above a salary threshold are typically "exempt" — meaning no overtime no matter how long the week runs. If you're unsure, your employer's HR department or your state's labor agency can clarify your classification.
The math itself is straightforward: regular pay = rate × regular hours, overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × overtime hours, and your gross is the sum. Some situations pay double time (2×) instead — certain union contracts, company policies and California law (for hours beyond 12 in a day) require it. Select 2× above if that applies to you.
Two things people get wrong. First, overtime is not taxed at a higher rate — it's ordinary income, taxed exactly like the rest of your pay. Paychecks with overtime just look heavily taxed because withholding is calculated as if you earned that much every week. Second, this calculator shows gross pay before taxes: run the total through our paycheck calculator to estimate what actually reaches your bank account.
📝 Example: $22/hour, 40 regular + 8 overtime hours at 1.5×
Regular pay: $22 × 40 = $880.00
Overtime pay: $22 × 1.5 × 8 = $264.00
Total gross pay = $1,144.00 for 48 hours of work. At double time, the overtime alone would be $352.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I entitled to overtime pay?
If you're an hourly (non-exempt) employee in the US, federal law requires 1.5× pay for hours over 40 in a workweek. Salaried "exempt" employees generally are not. Some states extend overtime to more workers or add daily overtime rules — check your state's labor department.
Is overtime taxed differently?
No. Overtime is taxed as ordinary income at your normal rates. It can feel like it's taxed more because payroll systems withhold as though you'll earn that amount all year, which sometimes pushes withholding into a higher bracket temporarily. It evens out at tax time.
What's the difference between time-and-a-half and double time?
Time-and-a-half (1.5×) is the federal minimum for qualifying overtime. Double time (2×) pays twice your rate — required by some state rules (like California's 12-hour daily threshold), union contracts, or generous company policies.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Usually not — most salaried workers are classified as "exempt." But being salaried alone doesn't make you exempt; the law looks at your actual duties and pay level. Misclassification is common, so it's worth verifying if you regularly work long weeks.
What if my employer won't pay overtime I earned?
Document your hours, raise it with your employer or HR in writing, and if that fails, contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or your state's labor agency. This page is informational, not legal advice.
Does this show what I'll take home?
No — this is gross pay before taxes and deductions. Enter the total in our paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal, FICA and state taxes.
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