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Overtime Calculator

Enter your rate and hours — get a full breakdown of regular pay, OT pay, and weekly gross.

Regular pay
OT pay (1.5×)
OT rate
per hour
Double-time pay

Gross pay before taxes. Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are deducted from take-home.

Common overtime scenarios — click to calculate

Overtime rules — federal vs. state

RuleThresholdRateWho it covers
Federal (FLSA)Over 40 hrs/week1.5×Most non-exempt hourly workers
California — dailyOver 8 hrs/day1.5×All non-exempt CA employees
California — extendedOver 12 hrs/dayAll non-exempt CA employees
California — 7th day7th consecutive day1.5× then 2×First 8 hrs at 1.5×, over 8 at 2×
AlaskaOver 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week1.5×Non-exempt AK employees
NevadaOver 8 hrs/day (if rate <1.5× min wage)1.5×Qualifying NV employees

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime pay calculated?

Multiply your hourly rate × 1.5 to get the overtime rate. Multiply that by overtime hours worked. Add to your regular pay. Example: $18/hr × 40 hrs = $720 regular + ($18 × 1.5 × 8 hrs) = $216 OT = $936 total gross.

When does overtime kick in?

Federally, after 40 hours in a workweek. California, Alaska, and Nevada also trigger overtime after 8 hours in a single day. Check your state's labor department website for the exact rule in your state.

What is double time pay?

Double time is 2× your regular hourly rate. Required in California for hours over 12 in a day, or on the 7th consecutive workday. If you earn $20/hr, double time is $40/hr. Outside California it's voluntary — check your employer policy.

Is overtime before or after taxes?

Before taxes. This calculator shows gross pay. Your take-home will be lower after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) withholding.

Do salaried workers get overtime?

Only if classified as non-exempt. Salaried workers earning under $684/week ($35,568/year) are generally entitled to overtime. Above that level, it depends on your job duties — executive, administrative, and professional roles are often exempt.

Can my employer average hours over two weeks?

Generally no. The FLSA calculates overtime on a weekly basis. Bi-weekly payroll doesn't change the rule. The only exception is a narrow one for certain healthcare workers under a 14-day work period agreement.

Does overtime push me into a higher tax bracket?

It can push some earnings into a higher bracket, but only the amount over the threshold gets taxed at the higher rate — not your entire income. Your effective tax rate increases gradually, not all at once.

Do I get overtime on holidays?

Not automatically under federal law. Overtime is based on total hours worked in the workweek, regardless of which days. Holiday pay is set by your employer's policy or your employment contract.

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