Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay for any work schedule. Supports weekly overtime (FLSA), daily overtime (California), and double-time rules.

💰 Employment📐 OT Pay = OT Hours x (Hourly Rate x 1.5)
Regular hourly rate ($)
Regular hours this week
Overtime rule
Double time hours (if applicable)
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Formula & Reference

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Overtime CalculatorOT Pay = OT Hours x (Hourly Rate x 1.5)$/pay period

Step-by-Step Examples

Example 1
Federal 45 Hours

$18/hr, 45 hours/week, FLSA.

  • Regular: 40 x $18 = $720
  • OT: 5 x $27 = $135
  • Total: $855/week ($44,460/year)
✓ $855/week
Example 2
California Worker

$20/hr, 50 hours (10 hrs/day x 5 days), CA rules.

  • Regular: 40 x $20 = $800
  • Daily OT (2 hrs x 5 days) + weekly OT
  • Approx OT: 10 hrs x $30 = $300
  • Total: ~$1,100/week
✓ ~$1,100/week CA
Example 3
Hourly Manager

$22/hr, 42 hours, federal.

  • Regular: 40 x $22 = $880
  • OT: 2 x $33 = $66
  • Total: $946/week
✓ $946/week

Real-World Applications

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Workers
Calculate exactly how much overtime pay you're owed.
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HR Departments
Verify overtime calculations for payroll compliance.
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Payroll Admins
Quick OT calculation tool for scheduling decisions.
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Labor Attorneys
Verify FLSA or state overtime law compliance.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Misclassifying to avoid overtime

Calling employees 'managers' or 'independent contractors' to avoid overtime is an FLSA violation. Job title alone doesn't determine overtime eligibility - actual job duties and salary threshold matter.

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Not knowing your state's rules

California, Colorado, Kentucky, and other states have daily overtime requirements (OT after 8 hours/day) in addition to the federal weekly threshold. State rules apply if more favorable to the employee.

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Averaging hours across workweeks

Under FLSA, overtime is calculated per workweek (7 consecutive days), not per pay period. Working 50 hours one week and 30 the next = 10 hours OT, not 0 OT despite an 80-hour biweekly total.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is entitled to overtime? ▾
Non-exempt employees under FLSA: hourly workers and salaried workers earning under $684/week ($35,568/year). True executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees above this threshold may be FLSA exempt.
California overtime rules? ▾
California: 1.5x for hours over 8 in a day or over 40 in a week; 2x for hours over 12 in a day or first 8 hours on 7th consecutive workday in same workweek.
What is a workweek for FLSA? ▾
A fixed recurring 7-day period established by the employer. An employee working Tuesday-Monday might have a workweek starting Tuesday. Overtime is calculated separately for each distinct workweek.
Can employers require overtime? ▾
Yes. Employers can require overtime unless restricted by contract or collective bargaining agreement. Employees can be disciplined (including termination) for refusing mandatory overtime. However, overtime must be paid at the premium rate.
What is comp time? ▾
Some government employers offer compensatory time off (comp time) instead of cash for overtime, at 1.5 hours off per overtime hour worked. Private-sector employers generally cannot substitute comp time for overtime pay under federal law.

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