⏰ Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked in a week to calculate regular pay, overtime pay (at 1.5×), and your total for the week.
How the Overtime Pay Calculator works
Under the standard US rule, hours up to 40 per week are paid at your regular rate, and any hours beyond 40 are paid at 1.5× that rate (time-and-a-half).
Step-by-step calculation
- 1Enter hourly rate and hours worked.
- 2Hours up to 40 are paid at the normal rate.
- 3Hours over 40 are paid at 1.5×.
Worked example
$20 an hour for 48 hours: 40 × $20 + 8 × $30 = $1,040.
Overtime Pay Calculator examples
| Total hours worked this week | Total weekly pay |
|---|---|
| 35 | $700.00 |
| 40 | $800.00 |
| 45 | $950.00 |
| 50 | $1100.00 |
| 60 | $1400.00 |
$20 an hour, overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours. Other inputs kept at the calculator's default values. Results calculated by this calculator.
Why use an Overtime Pay Calculator?
Check your paycheck for correct overtime pay.
Important factors that can affect your results
- State rules (some use daily overtime).
- Exempt vs non-exempt jobs.
- Double-time rules in some states and contracts.
Frequently asked questions
Does every job use the 40-hour/time-and-a-half rule?
This reflects the standard US federal rule (FLSA); some states, industries, or salaried/exempt roles have different rules.
What about double-time?
This calculator covers standard time-and-a-half overtime only, not double-time premiums some employers or states apply.
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