Overtime calculator
The calculator estimates regular pay, overtime compensation and total gross pay for one workweek.
Enter your details
- Hourly rate:
$_____ - Base hours:
_____ - Time-and-a-half hours:
_____ - Double-time hours:
_____ - Other multiplier, if applicable:
_____ - Other overtime hours:
_____
Estimated results
- Base earnings:
$_____ - Time-and-a-half amount:
$_____ - Double-time amount:
$_____ - Other overtime amount:
$_____ - Total overtime amount:
$_____ - Total earnings:
$_____
For a basic United States estimate, enter the first 40 hours of the workweek as base hours and any additional hours as time-and-a-half hours. Do not use that assumption if a state rule, employment agreement or daily-hours requirement applies to your work.
The result explanation below defines each calculator field.
What does the calculator result mean?
The result shows your estimated earnings before taxes, deductions and benefits are removed.
Your hourly rate is the base amount earned for one hour. Base earnings cover the hours entered without an overtime premium.
The time-and-a-half amount uses 1.5 times your hourly rate, while the double-time amount uses twice that rate. Total earnings combine every calculated category.
This estimate does not determine whether a worker is legally entitled to overtime compensation. Eligibility can depend on job duties, industry, exemption status, location, the type of work performed and how the employer defines the workweek.
Receiving a salary does not necessarily determine eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Treat the output as a planning estimate, not as a payroll, tax or legal determination. Compare it with your time records and the applicable wage rule before acting.
The methodology below explains how each amount is calculated.
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying eligible hours by the regular hourly rate and the applicable premium multiplier.
The calculator uses these formulas:
- Base earnings = base hours × hourly rate
- Time-and-a-half amount = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
- Double-time amount = applicable hours × hourly rate × 2
- Other premium amount = applicable hours × hourly rate × custom multiplier
- Total gross pay = base earnings + all premium amounts
Under the federal FLSA, covered nonexempt employees generally receive at least time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Federal rules generally measure overtime by the workweek rather than by averaging hours across multiple weeks.
Review the U.S. Department of Labor overtime tools for official guidance.
State requirements can differ. California has daily overtime and higher-premium provisions, while Alaska, Colorado and Nevada also have state-specific wage rules.
Some requirements depend on hours worked in a day rather than only on the weekly total. This calculator does not automatically select or test those daily thresholds.
Round each earnings category to the nearest cent before calculating the total.
Methodology updated: August 8, 2026. The worked example applies these formulas to one auditable workweek.
What is a worked overtime example?
A worked overtime example shows each input, multiplication step and final amount.
Assume a nonexempt employee earns $20 per hour and records 46 hours during one workweek. For this estimate, 40 hours are compensated at the base rate and 6 hours at time and a half.
No daily or higher-premium rule is applied.
- Base earnings: 40 × $20 = $800
- Time-and-a-half rate: $20 × 1.5 = $30 per hour
- Overtime pay: 6 × $30 = $180
- Total gross pay: $800 + $180 = $980
The employee’s estimated gross earnings are $980, including $180 in overtime pay. A small amount of overtime produces a lower premium total than a medium or high amount at the same hourly rate and multiplier.
The actual value depends on the hourly rate, eligible hours and multiplier. The following frequently asked questions explain accuracy, privacy and next steps.
Overtime calculator FAQ
These frequently asked questions clarify the calculator’s assumptions and identify what to verify next.
Is this overtime calculator accurate?
The calculator applies the numbers and multipliers you enter, but its result is only an estimate. It does not classify workers, determine exemptions or interpret collective bargaining agreements.
Does the calculator include taxes?
No. The result shows gross pay before federal, state or local taxes and other deductions.
For withholding planning, use the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Withholding Estimator.
Does federal law require double-time pay?
The FLSA generally establishes time-and-a-half pay for covered nonexempt workers after 40 hours in a workweek. It does not generally require double-time pay.
A state law or employment agreement may require a double-time premium.
Are salaried employees eligible for overtime?
Some salaried employees are eligible for overtime because receiving a salary alone does not establish an exemption. Job duties, compensation requirements and other legal tests also matter.
Does the calculator store my information?
Do not assume that this page stores or transmits calculator entries unless its published privacy notice states that it does. Avoid entering names, employee identifiers or other sensitive information.
What should I do if my pay differs?
First, compare the estimate with your time records, pay stub and employer’s defined workweek. Then consult the U.S.
Department of Labor or the responsible state labor authority. Seek qualified advice if the difference remains unresolved.