Overtime Pay Calculator
Hourly workers are entitled to 1.5x their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This calculator shows your overtime pay and total weekly or annual earnings.
What Is Overtime Pay?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a 7-day workweek. Some states have additional rules (daily overtime, double-time for holidays, etc.).
Regular Rate - It Is Not Always Your Hourly Wage
The FLSA "regular rate" includes base hourly wages plus non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, and commissions. It does NOT include gifts, expense reimbursements, or paid time off.
Worked Example: $20/hour, 50 hours/week
- Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800
- Overtime pay: 10 × ($20 × 1.5) = $300
- Weekly total: $1,100
- Annual (52 weeks): $57,200
- Without OT (40 hrs): $41,600
- Overtime premium: $15,600
Overtime Rules by State
| State | Rule |
|---|---|
| California | 1.5x over 8 hours/day, 2x over 12 hours/day |
| Alaska | 1.5x over 8 hours/day |
| Nevada | 1.5x over 8 hours/day |
| Colorado | 1.5x over 12 hours/day or 12 consecutive hours |
| Federal (FLSA) | 1.5x over 40 hours/week only |
Who Is Exempt from Overtime?
Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime. To be exempt, you must be paid on a salary basis AND meet specific duties tests (executive, administrative, professional, or outside sales). The salary threshold was raised to $43,888 in July 2024, and scheduled to increase to $58,656 in 2025 (currently under litigation).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is overtime calculated daily or weekly?
Federal law uses weekly. Some states (California, Alaska, Nevada) also require daily overtime.
Do weekends count for overtime?
Weekends only trigger overtime if you exceeded 40 hours in the workweek. A Saturday is not automatically overtime.
Can my employer force me to work overtime?
Yes - with rare exceptions. Employers can require overtime and discipline refusal.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No - overtime is taxed at the same rate as regular income. Your withholding may appear higher because of the increased income.
What if my employer refuses to pay overtime?
File a complaint with the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, or consult an employment attorney.
Can salaried employees get overtime?
Some can - if they earn below the salary threshold or fail the duties test. Otherwise, no.