Overtime Calculator
Calculate your total pay including overtime hours at time-and-a-half or another rate.
Your Details
Breakdown
Visual split of the key components
- Regular Pay880
- Overtime Pay264
Sensitivity
How the result changes across a range
How It Works
- Enter the values on the left.
- Press Calculate to see your results and charts.
- Use Reset to start over from the defaults.
Formula Used
Time-and-a-half (1.5x) is the most common overtime multiplier under U.S. federal law.
Good to Know
- • Under U.S. federal law, non-exempt employees earn 1.5x pay after 40 hours/week.
- • Some states and union contracts mandate different or additional overtime rules.
Important Notes
- • Assumes a simple weekly overtime threshold, not daily overtime rules some states use.
- • Salaried exempt employees are typically not eligible for overtime.
Overtime Rules Vary More Than People Expect
U.S. federal law generally requires 1.5x pay for non-exempt employees working over 40 hours in a week, but some states add daily overtime rules (extra pay after 8 hours in a single day, for example) or double-time thresholds for very long shifts. It's worth checking your specific state's rules alongside federal law, since state requirements can be more generous.
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status
Whether overtime applies at all depends on employment classification. Non-exempt employees (often hourly) are entitled to overtime pay; exempt employees (typically salaried professionals meeting certain criteria) generally are not, regardless of hours worked. Misclassification is a common source of wage disputes, so it's worth understanding which category applies to your role.
Understanding the Terminology
- Time-and-a-half — the standard 1.5× overtime multiplier under U.S. federal law.
- Non-exempt employee — a worker legally entitled to overtime pay, typically hourly.
Example Walkthrough: 8 Hours of Overtime
At $22/hour, 40 regular hours plus 8 overtime hours at 1.5×:
Overtime pay = $22 × 1.5 × 8 = $264
Total = $1,144
The 8 overtime hours (20% more hours than regular) added $264 — about 30% more pay — because each overtime hour is worth 1.5× a regular one, disproportionately boosting total pay relative to the extra time worked.
Overtime Hours Comparison Table
At $22/hour, 40 regular hours:
| OT Hours | Total Weekly Pay |
|---|---|
| 0 | $880 |
| 8 | $1,144 |
| 16 | $1,408 |
Pitfalls to Watch For With Overtime Pay
- Assuming salaried always means no overtime — exempt status depends on specific criteria, not just being salaried.
- Ignoring state-specific daily overtime rules — some states require overtime after 8 hours in a single day.