Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay based on regular hours, overtime hours, and your applicable rate (1.5×, 2×). Verify your weekly paycheck and understand federal and state overtime rules.
⏰ Income💰 OT Pay = OT Hours × (Rate × Multiplier)
Overtime rate
Regular hourly rate ($)
Regular hours worked
Overtime hours worked
Please enter valid values.
Formula & Reference
| Variable | Formula | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime Pay Calculator | OT Pay = OT Hours × (Rate × Multiplier) | $/week |
Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1
Standard OT
$20/hr, 40 regular, 10 OT hours.
- Regular: 40×$20=$800
- OT rate: $30/hr
- OT pay: 10×$30=$300
- Total: $1,100
✓ $1,100 weekly
Example 2
Double Time
$25/hr, 40 regular, 8 double-time hours.
- Regular: $1,000
- DT rate: $50/hr
- DT pay: $400
- Total: $1,400
✓ $1,400 weekly
Example 3
No OT
$18/hr, 35 regular, 0 OT.
- Regular only: 35×$18=$630
✓ $630 weekly
Real-World Applications
HR & Payroll
Verify hourly overtime for compliance with FLSA.
Shift Workers
Confirm paychecks for factory, healthcare, and retail shifts.
Labor Law
Employers verify calculations to comply with FLSA and state wage laws.
Job Evaluation
Roles with regular OT pay significantly more than base rate suggests.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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OT on salary not regular rate
Convert weekly salary to hourly (divide by 40) before applying OT multiplier.
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Missing state rules
California has daily OT: hours over 8/day are OT even if weekly total is under 40.
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Bonuses affect OT rate
Certain bonuses must be included in the regular rate, raising the OT multiplier base.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does federal OT kick in? ▾
After 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees at 1.5× regular rate.
Who is exempt from OT? ▾
Salaried employees earning above FLSA threshold in executive, administrative, or professional roles.
Daily vs weekly OT? ▾
Federal is weekly only. California and some states have daily OT rules.
Can employers average OT over two weeks? ▾
Generally no — calculated per workweek except narrow hospital/law enforcement exceptions.
Do salaried workers get OT? ▾
Salaried non-exempt workers do. Divide weekly salary by 40 to get regular rate, then apply 1.5×.