Use this free overtime pay calculator to work out time and a half, double time and your total weekly pay under federal rules, California daily rules or your own settings.
US pay · FLSA and CaliforniaOvertime Pay Calculator
Pay before tax. Bonuses and shift premiums can raise the overtime rate, so check your pay stub.
Our free overtime pay calculator shows exactly what your extra hours are worth, so you can check your paycheck with confidence. To begin with, choose federal rules, California rules or your own settings. Then enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked. After that, the calculator splits your pay into regular, overtime and double-time amounts.
How the Overtime Pay Calculator Works
In general, under federal law, most hourly workers earn time and a half for hours over 40 in a week. However, some states add daily rules, so the calculator handles both.
Firstly, it pays up to 40 hours at your normal rate.
Then it pays the extra hours at 1.5 times your rate.
Finally, where state law or your contract requires it, it pays 2 times your rate.
The formula
Overtime pay = Hourly rate × 1.5 × overtime hours · Total = Regular pay + overtime pay
Overtime Pay Calculator Examples
For example, here are three common weeks, so you can see how the rules change the result.
To illustrate, Jake works 50 hours in a week under federal rules.
- Firstly: 40 × $20 $800.00
- Then: 10 × $30 $300.00
- Also: premium part $100.00
Similarly, Rosa works 10, 10, 8, 9 and 13 hours over five days.
- Firstly: regular 40 hrs $880.00
- Then: overtime 9 hrs $297.00
- Also: double time 1 hr $44.00
In contrast, Sam works every day, including 9 hours on the seventh day.
- Firstly: regular 40 hrs $1,000.00
- Then: overtime 14 hrs $525.00
- Also: double time 1 hr $50.00
Overtime Pay Rates by Hourly Wage
In short, this table shows time and a half and double time for common wages. In addition, the last column shows the extra pay for 10 overtime hours.
| Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time | 10 OT hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25 | $10.88 | $14.50 | $108.75 |
| $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $150.00 |
| $12.00 | $18.00 | $24.00 | $180.00 |
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $225.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $270.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $300.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $375.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $450.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $600.00 |
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $750.00 |
Federal Overtime Rules
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires overtime of at least 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. Also, the regular rate includes most bonuses and shift premiums, not just the base wage. Finally, you can read the full rules on the US Department of Labor website.
California Daily Overtime
- Over 8 hours a day: for instance, hours 9 to 12 are paid at 1.5 times the rate.
- Over 12 hours a day: similarly, every hour after 12 is paid at double time.
- Seventh straight day: besides, the first 8 hours earn 1.5 times, and later hours earn double.
Meanwhile, a few other states, such as Alaska, Nevada and Colorado, also have daily overtime rules.
No Tax on Overtime (2025–2028)
Since 2025, a new federal deduction lets workers deduct the premium part of required overtime, which is the extra half in time and a half. For instance, at $20 an hour, that is $10 for each overtime hour. However, the deduction is capped at $12,500 a year, or $25,000 for joint filers, and it phases out for higher incomes. In addition, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes still apply.
Who Is Exempt From Overtime?
Generally, salaried executive, administrative and professional workers who earn at least $684 a week don’t get overtime. On the other hand, most hourly workers, and salaried staff below that line, are non-exempt, so they must be paid for extra hours.
How to Use This Calculator
- To begin with, choose federal, California or custom overtime rules.
- Then enter your regular hourly rate.
- After that, enter your weekly hours, or your hours for each day in California.
- Finally, press Calculate pay to see your regular, overtime and total pay.
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Overtime Pay Calculator FAQs
How do you calculate time and a half?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5, and then multiply that by your overtime hours. For example, at $20 an hour, 10 overtime hours pay $30 × 10 = $300.
Is overtime pay taxed differently?
No, overtime is taxed like other wages in each paycheck. However, from 2025 to 2028, you can deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime premium, or $25,000 for joint filers, on your federal return.
What is double time?
In short, double time is twice your regular rate. In California, for instance, it applies after 12 hours in a day, or after 8 hours on the seventh straight day of work.
Do salaried workers get overtime?
Some do. In general, salaried workers earning under $684 a week, or whose duties don’t meet an exemption test, must still get overtime pay.
Can my employer refuse to pay overtime?
No, if you are a non-exempt employee, your employer must pay overtime for every hour over 40 in a week. Also, this applies even if the overtime wasn’t approved in advance.
Does PTO count toward overtime hours?
Specifically, under federal law, paid time off, holidays and sick days don’t count as hours worked. Therefore, they don’t push you over the 40-hour line.
Disclaimer: Overall, this calculator gives an estimate for general information only and is not legal or tax advice. Also, state laws, union contracts and bonuses can change your overtime pay, so check with your employer or state labor office.