What is Overtime Calculator?

The Overtime Calculator computes your overtime earnings based on your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime multiplier. It supports standard 1.5x and double-time rates, custom multipliers, and weekly summaries so you know exactly what your paycheck should include.

The calculator handles US-style 1.5x time-and-a-half, 2x double-time, holiday rates, and any custom multiplier you set. Enter your base hourly wage, your standard workweek, and the actual hours you worked. The split between regular pay and overtime pay shows up immediately, so you can spot wage theft or compare a contract offer before you sign it.

How to use

1. Enter your regular hourly wage and the standard hours per week (typically 40).
2. Input the total hours you worked this period, and the tool calculates how many are overtime.
3. Adjust the overtime multiplier if needed (1.5x, 2x, or custom) and see your total earnings breakdown.

When to use

• Checking that your paycheck matches what your timesheet should have earned.
• Comparing two job offers with different base rates and overtime policies.
• Estimating extra income before agreeing to pick up weekend shifts.

Result

Your hourly rate is $25/hr with a 40-hour standard week. You worked 52 hours, so 12 hours are overtime at 1.5x ($37.50/hr). Regular pay: $1,000, overtime pay: $450, total: $1,450.

FAQ

Is overtime always paid at 1.5x in the United States?

Federal law (FLSA) requires 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek for non-exempt employees, but state law can be stricter. Flip on California daily overtime if you work in California: the per-day grid then pays 1.5x for hours past 8 and 2x for hours past 12, on top of the weekly 40-hour rule.

Does the calculator account for tax withholding?

It returns gross pay by default. Open the Net overtime after tax panel below the results to apply a federal marginal bracket (10% through 37%) and see an estimated take-home for the overtime portion. State tax, Social Security, Medicare, and pre-tax benefits still come off on your actual paystub.

I'm salaried but my boss says I get overtime. How do I enter that?

Divide your weekly salary by your regular weekly hours to get an effective hourly rate, then use that as the input. Example: $1,000/week at 40 hours = $25/hour. From there the calculation is identical to an hourly worker.

What about double-time on Sundays or holidays?

Federal law does not require it, but many union contracts, retail employers, and a few states (like California for the 7th consecutive workday) do. Use the per-day grid so each day's hours land on their own multiplier, and set the standard multiplier to 1.5x with the double-time field carrying any 2x hours.

How do I handle a week with both regular overtime and holiday hours?

Switch to the per-day grid and enter the regular and holiday hours on the days they fell. Put the holiday hours in the double-time field so they pay 2x while the rest of the week stays at 1.5x. The breakdown lines them up in a single calculation.

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