Overtime Pay Calculator (Time-and-a-Half)
Enter your regular hourly rate, the hours you worked at straight time, and the hours that qualify for overtime, and this calculator splits your paycheck into its regular, overtime, and optional double-time components, then adds them into a weekly gross and an annualized figure. Overtime defaults to 1.5× (time-and-a-half), the federal minimum, and double-time to 2×. The result is gross pay before taxes and deductions, not your take-home.
Rate & hours
Optional double-time
Weekly gross pay
$950.00
45 hrs total × $20.00/hr base
Overtime pay
$150.00
Annualized gross
$49,400.00
Pay breakdown
Weekly pay by tier
Compare scenarios
Run the same calculation with two or three input sets side by side. Differences are highlighted; every number comes from the same tested formula as the calculator above.
| Input | Scenario A | Scenario B |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Rate | ||
| Regular Hours | ||
| Overtime Hours | ||
| Overtime Multiplier | ||
| Doubletime Hours |
How it works
Regular pay is simply your straight-time hours multiplied by your hourly rate. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek, so the regular tier is typically capped at 40 hours and anything past that moves into the overtime field. This tool lets you enter the two amounts separately rather than assuming where your 40-hour line falls, because some state laws and union contracts define overtime differently.
Overtime pay is your overtime hours multiplied by your hourly rate and then by the overtime multiplier — 1.5 by default, which the FLSA calls time-and-a-half. So one overtime hour at a $20 rate is worth $30. You can raise the multiplier if your state or contract mandates more, and you can add double-time hours, which are paid at 2× your rate. Double-time is a contractual or state-specific benefit (California, for example, requires it in some cases); it is not required by federal law.
The three tiers are summed into a weekly gross, and that weekly figure is multiplied by 52 to annualize it. This annual number assumes you work the same hours every week of the year, which is rarely exactly true, and it is a gross amount: it does not subtract federal or state income tax, Social Security and Medicare, or benefit contributions. Use it to compare offers and understand how overtime lifts your pay, not to predict the exact amount that lands in your bank account.
Frequently asked questions
When am I legally entitled to overtime pay?+
Under the federal FLSA, covered non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Overtime is based on the workweek, not the pay period, and there is no federal requirement for extra pay just for working weekends, nights, or holidays unless those push you past 40 hours. Some states have daily overtime rules (for example, over 8 hours in a day) that are more generous than the federal standard, so your actual entitlement can be higher than the federal minimum this calculator defaults to.
What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?+
Non-exempt employees are entitled to FLSA overtime; exempt employees are not. Exempt status generally requires being paid on a salary basis above a threshold set by the Department of Labor and performing certain executive, administrative, or professional duties — the job's actual duties matter, not just the title or the fact that you are salaried. If you are exempt, working extra hours usually does not increase your pay, so this calculator applies to non-exempt hourly work. When in doubt about your classification, check the DOL guidance or ask your employer's HR.
Is the annual figure my take-home pay?+
No. Every number here is gross pay — the amount before anything is withheld. Your actual take-home is lower after federal income tax, any state and local income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and deductions like health insurance or retirement contributions. The annualized figure also assumes you work identical hours all 52 weeks, which overstates pay if overtime is seasonal or occasional. Treat it as a gross estimate for comparing scenarios, not as a paycheck prediction, and use a dedicated take-home or tax withholding tool for net pay.