Overtime Calculator
Enter your regular hourly rate, choose an overtime multiplier (time-and-a-half at 1.5x or double time at 2x), and enter the number of overtime hours worked to calculate your overtime pay. The calculator also shows your regular-hours pay for comparison and the total combined earnings.
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states, union contracts, and employers offer 2x (double time) for holidays, weekends, or hours beyond a daily threshold.
This tool helps you quickly verify your paycheck, estimate earnings for an upcoming overtime period, or compare the financial impact of different overtime schedules.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Calculator Tools
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime pay kick in?▼
Under federal US law (FLSA), overtime is required for non-exempt employees after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate. Some states (like California) also require overtime after 8 hours in a single day. Check your state laws and employment contract.
What is the difference between 1.5x and 2x overtime?▼
1.5x (time-and-a-half) means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour. 2x (double time) means you earn twice your regular rate. Double time is less common and typically applies to holidays, the 7th consecutive day worked, or hours beyond 12 in a single day in some states.
Are salaried employees eligible for overtime?▼
It depends on whether the employee is classified as exempt or non-exempt under the FLSA. Non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to overtime. Exempt employees (typically meeting salary and duties tests for executive, administrative, or professional roles) generally are not.