Overtime Calculator – Calculate Your Overtime Pay Instantly
Our overtime calculator makes it easy to figure out exactly how much you earn when working extra hours beyond your standard schedule. Simply enter your regular hourly rate, the number of regular and overtime hours, and your overtime multiplier to get an instant breakdown. Whether you're paid weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or annually, this tool gives you a clear picture of your total compensation.
Your standard hourly wage before overtime.
The number of hours worked at your regular rate (commonly 40).
Total number of hours worked beyond your regular hours.
The rate multiplier applied to your regular pay for overtime hours.
Choose the period for which you want to calculate earnings.
Your results will appear here
How to Use This Calculator
1. Enter your regular hourly rate in the 'Regular Hourly Rate' field. 2. Input the number of standard hours you work per week (typically 40). 3. Enter the number of overtime hours you worked. 4. Select your overtime multiplier — 1.5x (time and a half) is the most common in the US. 5. Choose your pay period (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or annual). 6. Click 'Calculate' to instantly see your regular pay, overtime pay, total pay, and overtime hourly rate.
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by an overtime multiplier, then multiplying that by the number of overtime hours worked. The formula is straightforward:
- Overtime Hourly Rate = Regular Rate × Overtime Multiplier
- Overtime Pay = Overtime Hourly Rate × Overtime Hours
- Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Common Overtime Multipliers
Different employers and countries use different overtime multipliers depending on labor laws and company policy:
- 1.5x (Time and a Half) – The standard in the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours per week.
- 2x (Double Time) – Often applied on holidays, Sundays, or after a certain threshold (e.g., over 12 hours in a day in California).
- 1.25x or 1.75x – Used by some employers or in certain countries as alternative overtime rates.
US Overtime Laws (FLSA)
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most non-exempt employees in the United States must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. Some states such as California, Alaska, and Nevada have additional daily overtime rules that may apply before the 40-hour weekly threshold is reached.
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Not all employees qualify for overtime pay. Exempt employees — typically salaried workers in executive, administrative, or professional roles earning above a salary threshold — are not entitled to overtime under the FLSA. Non-exempt employees, whether hourly or salaried below the threshold, are generally entitled to overtime pay.
Adjusting for Pay Period
This calculator scales your weekly overtime earnings across your chosen pay period. For example, if you earn $100 in overtime per week and select 'Annual,' the tool multiplies by 52 to show $5,200 in annual overtime earnings. The monthly calculation uses an average of 4.33 weeks per month.