Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate regular and overtime pay at the 1.5x federal rate. See total earnings and the overtime premium.
Federal Overtime Rules
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours in a workweek. A workweek is any fixed, recurring period of 168 hours — employers cannot average hours across two weeks to avoid overtime.
State Overtime Laws
Some states have more generous overtime rules. California requires overtime after 8 hours in a day (not just 40 in a week) and double time after 12 hours in a day. Alaska and Nevada also have daily overtime requirements. Always apply the law that benefits the employee most.
The Overtime Premium Explained
The overtime premium is the additional money earned compared to straight-time pay for those same hours. Working 10 hours at $20/hr overtime earns $300; at straight time it would be $200. The $100 premium is the "bonus" for overtime hours. For high earners, consider that overtime income is taxed at your marginal rate, reducing the net benefit.