Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate OT earnings for hourly and salaried workers — including double-time, annual projections, and pay-period breakdowns.
Overtime pay is calculated at 1.5× your regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 per week, per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This calculator computes your total weekly earnings — including regular pay, overtime at any multiplier, and double-time — then projects your bi-weekly, monthly, and annual totals. Use it for hourly workers or convert a salaried position to an effective hourly rate.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
The FLSA overtime formula applies to all non-exempt employees. Total weekly pay is the sum of regular pay, overtime pay, and any double-time pay.
| Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
| Base Rate | Your hourly rate, or annual salary ÷ 52 ÷ regular hours |
| 1.5× | Standard OT multiplier (time-and-a-half), required by FLSA |
| 2.0× | Double-time rate — required in CA after 12 hrs/day; employer policy elsewhere |
| OT Premium | The extra earnings above straight-time pay from the premium multiplier |
Worked example: A worker earning $25/hour works 48 hours in a week (40 regular + 8 OT). Regular pay = $1,000. OT pay = $25 × 1.5 × 8 = $300. Total weekly = $1,300. Annual (52 weeks) = $67,600. OT premium bonus = $100 (vs. straight $200 at $25/hr).
⚠️ Expert Pro-Tip
OT income is taxed differently than it might appear on your paycheck. Most employers withhold federal income tax on overtime at a flat 22% supplemental rate (or your marginal rate if added to regular wages). But your actual tax liability depends on your full annual income. Working consistent overtime can push your total income into a higher bracket — use our Income Tax Calculator to see your true after-tax take-home from OT earnings.
Overtime Pay Calculator
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Overtime Pay FAQ
How is overtime pay calculated under the FLSA?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5x their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. The formula is: OT Pay = (Hourly Rate × 1.5) × OT Hours. California and some other states have daily overtime rules — OT kicks in after 8 hours in a day, not just 40 per week.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
Not always. Salaried employees earning above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week as of 2024, subject to 2026 DOL updates) who perform executive, administrative, or professional duties are typically exempt from OT rules. However, if a salaried employee is non-exempt (common in retail, healthcare, and admin roles), their effective hourly rate is their weekly salary divided by 40 hours, and OT is calculated on that rate.
What is double-time pay and when does it apply?
Double-time (2x the regular rate) is required in California after 12 hours in a single workday, and on the 7th consecutive day of a workweek. Most other states do not mandate double-time — it is a voluntary employer policy. Some union contracts require double-time on holidays or weekends.
How does overtime affect my annual salary?
If you work 10 hours of OT per week at $25/hour, your OT premium earns you $6.25 extra per hour (the 50% premium). Over 52 weeks: 10 hrs × $6.25 × 52 = $3,250 in extra premium earnings — on top of the base $13,000 you would have earned anyway. The calculator above projects your full annual earnings including the OT premium bonus.
Does overtime push me into a higher tax bracket?
Overtime pay is taxed as ordinary income, so working more OT can push additional dollars into higher marginal brackets. However, only the income within the higher bracket gets taxed at the higher rate — your base income tax does not increase. For example, if your regular income keeps you in the 22% bracket but OT pushes $5,000 into the 24% bracket, only those $5,000 face 24%.