Overtime Pay Calculator
Work out your time-and-a-half or double-time pay for the week, your total paycheck, and what a week like this adds up to over a year.
Gross pay, before taxes. Yearly figure assumes 52 weeks at these hours.
How overtime pay is calculated
Split the week into regular hours and overtime hours. Regular hours are paid at your normal rate. Overtime hours are paid at your normal rate multiplied by 1.5, or by 2 for double time.
Another way to see it: every overtime hour earns your normal wage plus a 50% premium. At $20 an hour, each overtime hour pays $20 plus $10, or $30.
Worked example: 48 hours at $20 an hour
Say you earn $20 an hour and work 48 hours this week. Your employer pays time and a half after 40 hours.
- Regular pay: 40 × $20$800
- Overtime rate: $20 × 1.5$30
- Overtime pay: 8 × $30$240
- Total for the week: $800 + $240$1,040
Those 8 extra hours added $240, compared with $160 at your normal rate. Across all 48 hours, you averaged $21.67 an hour.
Federal and state overtime rules
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. A workweek is a fixed period of seven consecutive days set by your employer, and each week stands on its own. Hours cannot be averaged across two weeks.
Federal law does not require overtime for long days, only for long weeks. Some states go further. California, for example, requires time and a half after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12 hours in a day. If your state has stricter rules, your employer must follow whichever rule pays you more.
Your “regular rate” for overtime can include more than your base wage. Under federal rules, many non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials count toward it. For details, see the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidance on overtime pay.
Overtime rates at common wages
Hourly overtime rates and what 10 overtime hours at time and a half add to a paycheck.
| Hourly rate | 1.5× rate | 2× rate | 10 OT hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 | $225 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 | $270 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $300 |
| $22.00 | $33.00 | $44.00 | $330 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 | $375 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | $450 |
| $35.00 | $52.50 | $70.00 | $525 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $80.00 | $600 |
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$20 × 1.5 = $30 an hour. Double time at the same wage is $40 an hour.
Do paid holidays or vacation count toward the 40 hours?
Under federal law, no. Overtime is based on hours actually worked, so paid time off usually does not push you over 40. Some employers count it anyway by company policy, and some union contracts require it.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
It depends on whether the job is exempt or non-exempt. Exempt employees, usually in certain executive, administrative or professional roles that meet a salary test, do not get overtime. Non-exempt salaried employees do. Being paid a salary alone does not make a job exempt.
Why does my overtime paycheck seem to be taxed more?
Overtime is taxed as regular wages. A bigger paycheck can have more tax withheld because payroll software treats it as if you earned that much every period. Any extra withholding is settled when you file your return. A federal deduction for part of qualified overtime pay also applies for tax years 2025 through 2028, with income limits, so check current IRS guidance.
Can my employer give me time off instead of overtime pay?
Private-sector employers generally cannot replace overtime pay with future time off (comp time) for non-exempt employees. Different rules apply to some state and local government employers.
This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not financial, tax or legal advice. Overtime laws vary by state and job type. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter.