💰 Overtime Calculator

Overtime pay is compensation for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour work week. In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay at least 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for overtime hours.

Overtime is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5) and then multiplying by the number of overtime hours worked. Formula: Overtime Pay = Regular Hourly Rate × Overtime Multiplier × Overtime Hours.

Time and a half means you receive 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for overtime work. For example, if your regular rate is $20/hour, your overtime rate would be $30/hour ($20 × 1.5).

Most hourly employees are eligible for overtime pay. However, certain salaried employees, executives, administrators, and professionals may be exempt from overtime requirements under FLSA regulations.

Yes, while 1.5x is the federal minimum, employers can choose to pay higher overtime rates. Some companies pay double time (2x) or even higher rates, especially for holidays or excessive overtime.

Under federal law, overtime is triggered after 40 hours of work in a single workweek. Some states have daily overtime rules (e.g., after 8 hours in a day), which may provide additional overtime pay.

No, weekends and holidays are not automatically considered overtime unless they push your total weekly hours over 40. However, many employers voluntarily pay premium rates for weekend or holiday work.

Overtime must be paid in the same pay period when the overtime hours were worked, according to your regular payroll schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly).