How do I calculate overtime pay?

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 for overtime hours. For example, if you earn $20/hour, overtime rate is $30/hour. Multiply overtime rate by overtime hours worked.

What is time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. It's the standard overtime rate required by FLSA for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Double time is 2 times your regular hourly rate. Some employers offer it for holidays, weekends, or hours beyond 12 in a day.

Who is eligible for overtime pay?

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime under FLSA. Exempt employees (salary, executive, professional) may not qualify.

How many hours is considered overtime?

Under federal FLSA law, any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek are considered overtime.

Overtime Calculator – Calculate Overtime Pay & Time-and-a-Half (2026)

Q: What is overtime pay?

Overtime pay is additional compensation for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek, typically at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate (time-and-a-half).

What is Overtime Pay?

Overtime pay is additional compensation that employees receive for working beyond their standard hours. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.

Understanding overtime pay is essential for both employees and employers. For employees, it ensures fair compensation for extra work. For employers, it helps maintain compliance with labor laws and properly budget for labor costs.

Overtime rates can vary by employer, industry, and location. Some employers offer more generous overtime rates, such as double time for holidays or weekends. Others may have different thresholds for when overtime kicks in.

How to Calculate Overtime Pay

Calculating overtime pay involves these simple steps:

Determine Regular Hourly Rate: Your standard pay per hour.
Calculate Overtime Rate: Regular rate × 1.5 for time-and-a-half.
Calculate Double Time Rate: Regular rate × 2 for double time.
Calculate Regular Pay: Regular hours × regular rate.
Calculate Overtime Pay: Overtime hours × overtime rate.
Calculate Double Time Pay: Double hours × double time rate.
Total Pay: Regular + Overtime + Double Time pay.

Overtime Pay Formula

Overtime Rate = Regular Rate × 1.5

Double Time Rate = Regular Rate × 2.0

Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Regular Rate

Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate

Double Time Pay = Double Hours × Double Time Rate

Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay + Double Time Pay

Time-and-a-Half vs Double Time

Time-and-a-Half (1.5x)

Standard overtime rate
Required by FLSA
Hours over 40/week
Example: $20/hr → $30/hr

Double Time (2x)

Premium overtime rate
Holidays and weekends
Hours over 12/day
Example: $20/hr → $40/hr

FLSA Overtime Rules

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal standards for overtime pay:

40-Hour Rule: Overtime applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
Rate: At least 1.5 times regular rate.
Eligible Employees: Non-exempt workers only.
Exempt Employees: Executive, administrative, professional roles may be exempt.
No Daily Limit: Federal law uses weekly threshold, not daily.
State Laws: Some states have stricter overtime rules.

Overtime Pay Example

Let's calculate overtime for an employee earning $20/hour:

Regular Pay (40 hrs × $20)	$800.00
Overtime Pay (5 hrs × $30)	+$150.00
Double Time (2 hrs × $40)	+$80.00
Total Weekly Pay	$1,030.00
Total Hours Worked	47 hours

Who is Eligible for Overtime?

Eligibility for overtime pay depends on your employment classification:

Non-Exempt Employees: Eligible for overtime pay under FLSA.
Hourly Workers: Generally non-exempt and eligible.
Salaried Non-Exempt: May still qualify for overtime.
Exempt Employees: Executive, administrative, professional, and certain other roles.
Independent Contractors: Not covered by FLSA overtime rules.