Overtime Pay Calculator
Pay Estimate
Enter your hourly rate to calculate overtime pay.
Use our free Overtime Pay Calculator to estimate your regular wages, overtime earnings, and total gross pay. Enter your hourly rate, regular hours worked, overtime hours, and overtime multiplier to get a quick estimate of your weekly earnings before taxes and payroll deductions.
This hourly and overtime calculator also works as a practical wage calculator with overtime for U.S. employees who want to understand how extra hours affect their pay. If you are comparing hourly earnings with annual income, you can also use the results alongside a salary calculator with overtime or an hourly to salary calculator with overtime.
For many covered, nonexempt employees in the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires overtime pay of at least 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some employees may be exempt, while state overtime laws can provide different or additional protections.
When calculating hourly to salary with overtime, remember that annual income can vary based on the number of overtime hours worked, overtime rates, bonuses, unpaid leave, and other compensation. Use this calculator as a quick gross-pay estimate, then compare the result with your actual payroll information for a more complete picture of your earnings.
What Is an Overtime Pay Calculator?
An overtime pay calculator estimates how much additional pay you may earn for overtime hours based on your regular hourly wage and overtime rate.
For example, if you earn $20 per hour and your overtime rate is time and a half (1.5×), your overtime rate would be:
$20 × 1.5 = $30 per overtime hour
If you work 10 overtime hours, those hours would produce an estimated:
$30 × 10 = $300 in overtime pay
Our overtime calculator combines regular earnings and overtime earnings to estimate your total gross pay for the period entered.
The calculator is intended for planning and mathematical estimates. Actual overtime eligibility and the legally required rate can depend on employee classification, compensation structure, federal law, state law, and other employment circumstances.
How the Overtime Pay Calculator Works
The calculator uses your regular hourly rate and selected overtime multiplier.
Regular Pay Formula
Regular Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours
Overtime Rate Formula
Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier
For time and a half:
Overtime Rate = Hourly Rate × 1.5
Overtime Pay Formula
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Overtime Rate
Total Gross Pay
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Worked Example
Suppose an employee earns:
Hourly Rate: $20
Regular Hours: 40
Overtime Hours: 10
Overtime Multiplier: 1.5×
Step 1: Calculate Regular Pay
$20 × 40 = $800
Step 2: Calculate the Overtime Rate
$20 × 1.5 = $30/hour
Step 3: Calculate Overtime Pay
$30 × 10 = $300
Step 4: Calculate Total Gross Pay
$800 + $300 = $1,100
Estimated results:
| Earnings | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular Pay | $800 |
| Overtime Rate | $30/hour |
| Overtime Pay | $300 |
| Total Gross Pay | $1,100 |
These amounts are before taxes and other payroll deductions.y
To see how regular and overtime earnings combine for a full workweek, use our Weekly Pay Calculator.
How to Use the Overtime Pay Calculator
1. Enter Your Hourly Rate
Enter your regular hourly wage.
Example:
$20 per hour
2. Enter Regular Hours
Enter the number of hours being paid at your regular rate.
For a typical federal overtime example:
40 hours
3. Enter Overtime Hours
Enter the number of hours you want calculated using the overtime multiplier.
Example:
8 overtime hours
4. Select the Overtime Rate
Choose the applicable multiplier, such as:
Time and a Half (1.5×)
Use the rate that actually applies to your employment situation.
5. View Your Pay Estimate
The calculator estimates:
- Regular pay
- Overtime hourly rate
- Overtime earnings
- Total gross pay
What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half means an overtime rate equal to 1.5 times an employee’s regular rate.
For example:
| Regular Hourly Rate | 1.5× Overtime Rate |
|---|---|
| $15 | $22.50 |
| $20 | $30.00 |
| $25 | $37.50 |
| $30 | $45.00 |
| $35 | $52.50 |
| $40 | $60.00 |
| $50 | $75.00 |
For covered, nonexempt employees subject to the FLSA’s standard overtime rule, federal law generally requires at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
When Does Overtime Start in the U.S.?
Under the federal FLSA, covered, nonexempt employees generally become eligible for overtime after working more than 40 hours in a single workweek. A workweek is a fixed, recurring period of 168 hours, or seven consecutive 24-hour periods.
Federal law does not generally require overtime simply because someone works on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday, or regular day off. Overtime depends on applicable law and the employee’s total compensable hours and status.
Some states have their own overtime rules. When both federal and state overtime laws apply, the U.S. Department of Labor notes that the employee receives the protection of the higher applicable standard.
How Much Is Overtime for Common Hourly Rates?
To compare your hourly wage with an estimated yearly income, use our Hourly to Salary Calculator.
$15 an Hour Overtime
$15 × 1.5 = $22.50/hour
$20 an Hour Overtime
$20 × 1.5 = $30/hour
$25 an Hour Overtime
$25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hour
$30 an Hour Overtime
$30 × 1.5 = $45/hour
$40 an Hour Overtime
$40 × 1.5 = $60/hour
These examples assume a 1.5× overtime multiplier.
Regular Rate vs. Hourly Rate
For a simple hourly employee receiving only an hourly wage, the regular rate may often align with the stated hourly rate.
If you know your annual salary but need an hourly rate before calculating overtime, use our Salary to Hourly Calculator.
However, federal overtime calculations can be more complex when compensation includes certain nondiscretionary bonuses, commissions, multiple pay rates, or other forms of remuneration. The Department of Labor states that overtime is generally based on the employee’s regular rate of pay, which can include compensation beyond the base hourly wage.
Therefore, a basic hourly overtime calculator may not reproduce every payroll situation.
Gross Overtime Pay vs. Take Home Pay
This calculator estimates gross pay, not your final take home paycheck.
If you are paid every two weeks, use our Biweekly Pay Calculator to estimate your gross biweekly earnings.
Gross earnings may later be subject to deductions such as:
- Federal income tax
- State or local income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Health insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Other payroll deductions
Your actual net pay can therefore be lower than the amount displayed by the calculator.
Core Assumptions
- Regular hourly rate remains constant.
- Regular and overtime hours are entered separately.
- The selected multiplier applies to all overtime hours entered.
- A 1.5× rate means one and one-half times the entered hourly rate.
- Pay estimates represent gross earnings.
- No taxes or payroll deductions are subtracted.
- Regular pay and overtime pay are calculated independently.
- User-entered hours are assumed to be compensable hours.
System Limitations
- Does not determine whether an employee is legally eligible for overtime.
- Employee exemptions are not automatically evaluated.
- State-specific overtime rules may differ from federal rules.
- Bonuses and commissions may affect the legal regular rate.
- Multiple hourly pay rates may require a different calculation.
- Taxes and payroll deductions are not included.
- Double-time requirements are not assumed unless specifically selected.
- Results are estimates and not legal, payroll, or employment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Overtime Pay
Multiply your regular hourly rate by the applicable overtime multiplier, then multiply that rate by your overtime hours. At a 1.5× rate, $20 × 1.5 × 5 hours = $150 in overtime pay.
Time and a half for $20 per hour is $30 per hour, calculated as $20 × 1.5.
A 1.5× overtime rate on $25 per hour equals $37.50 per overtime hour.
For covered, nonexempt employees, the FLSA generally requires overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek. Specific exemptions and special rules may apply.
Under the federal FLSA, covered, nonexempt employees generally must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for qualifying hours over 40 in a workweek. State laws or employment arrangements may provide different or additional protections.
Not under the FLSA simply because work occurs on Saturday or Sunday. Federal overtime generally depends on hours worked in the workweek rather than the day on which they were worked.
At a 1.5× overtime rate, $20 becomes $30 per overtime hour. Ten overtime hours would therefore equal $300 in estimated overtime pay.
No. The overtime pay calculator estimates gross earnings before federal, state, local, and payroll taxes or other deductions.
No. Overtime eligibility depends on coverage and exemption status under applicable law. Certain employees may be exempt or subject to special rules.
Yes. States may have additional overtime requirements. Where both state and federal requirements apply, employees generally receive the benefit of the higher applicable standard.
