Overtime Pay Calculator 2026 — Time-and-a-Half & Double-Time Gross Pay

Federal Overtime Rules (FLSA) — Quick Reference

Rule	Requirement
Overtime threshold	Hours worked over 40 in a single workweek
Overtime rate	1.5x regular hourly rate (minimum)
Daily overtime	Not required federally — based on weekly total, not daily hours
Weekly hours cap	None for most adult non-exempt employees
Exempt employees	Salaried professionals/executives/admins meeting salary thresholds — not entitled to OT

States With Extra Overtime Rules

State	Extra rule
California	1.5x after 8 hrs/day, 2x after 12 hrs/day, 1.5x on 7th consecutive workday
Alaska	1.5x after 8 hrs/day (in addition to the 40 hrs/week federal rule)
Nevada	1.5x after 8 hrs/day for employees earning under 1.5x minimum wage
Colorado	1.5x after 12 hrs/day or 12 consecutive hours worked

Most states follow the federal 40-hour/week rule only. Check your state labor department if you regularly work long single-day shifts.

This Shows Gross Pay — Want Your Actual Take-Home?

The calculator above shows your overtime gross pay — before federal tax, FICA, and state income tax are withheld. Overtime is taxed the same as regular wages, but it's added to your gross pay for that period, so it changes your total withholding for that paycheck.

Here are five situations where knowing your real take-home pay matters:

Budgeting around an overtime-heavy paycheck: A big overtime week can push more of your income into a higher federal bracket for that pay period — see exactly what's withheld.
Comparing job offers across states: The same overtime hours net very differently in Texas (no state tax) vs California (progressive brackets + SDI) vs Ohio (state + municipal tax).
Deciding whether to pick up extra shifts: Know your real marginal take-home per overtime hour, not just the gross 1.5x rate, before committing your time.
Checking your pay stub against what you expected: If your take-home doesn't match your own math, a state-specific breakdown of federal tax + FICA + state tax shows you where the gap is.
Living in a state with local/city income tax: Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and others add a local layer on top of state tax that a generic calculator won't show.

The USA Paycheck Calculator covers all 50 states + DC — enter your gross salary (including overtime) and pay frequency, get federal tax, FICA, and your specific state's tax broken out, free.

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How Overtime Pay Works — Step by Step

1. Confirm you're non-exempt

Overtime rules under the FLSA apply to "non-exempt" employees. Salaried "exempt" employees (executives, administrators, and professionals meeting minimum salary thresholds) generally aren't entitled to overtime. Hourly employees are almost always non-exempt.

2. Count hours over 40/week

Federal overtime is based on a 7-day workweek total, not daily hours. Only hours worked beyond 40 in that single workweek count as overtime, unless your state has its own daily-overtime rule (see table above).

3. Apply the multiplier

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5 (or 2 for double-time, where it applies) to get your overtime rate, then multiply by overtime hours worked.

4. Add to regular pay

Total gross pay = (regular hours × regular rate) + (overtime hours × overtime rate). This is your gross pay before any tax withholding.

How This Calculator Works — Formulas & Method

Source: U.S. Dept. of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 207) · Deterministic calculation — no AI, no estimation

Core Constants

Constant	Value	Source
Federal overtime threshold	40 hours / workweek	FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)
Federal overtime multiplier	1.5× (minimum)	FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 207(a)
Double-time	2× (not federally required)	State law / contract-dependent (e.g. CA Labor Code § 510)

Gross Pay Formulas

      — Regular pay —

      regular_pay    = regular_hours × hourly_rate

      — Overtime pay —

      overtime_rate  = hourly_rate × multiplier   multiplier = 1.5 or 2

      overtime_pay   = overtime_hours × overtime_rate

      — Totals —

      total_gross    = regular_pay + overtime_pay

      effective_rate = total_gross / (regular_hours + overtime_hours)

      annualized     = total_gross × 52   assumes this pattern repeats weekly

All figures shown are gross pay (before tax). Federal overtime rules are public statutory rates (29 U.S.C. § 207); this calculator applies them deterministically. For your state's specific daily-overtime rules, check your state labor department. For net take-home pay after tax, see calcpaycheck.com.

Transparency & Methodology

Overtime Pay Calculator

Independent, Open-Source Estimator

An independent calculator applying published FLSA overtime rules deterministically — no AI estimate, no connection to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Methodology & Sources

Figures are public statutory rules from the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 207). For your state's specific overtime rules and exemption tests, see the U.S. Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Division.

Not Legal Advice

This tool provides information only, not legal or tax advice. If you believe your employer is misclassifying you as exempt or underpaying overtime, contact the DOL Wage & Hour Division or an employment attorney.

Open Source

Formulas and calculation code are public. Inspect on GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is overtime pay calculated?

Overtime pay is typically your regular hourly rate × 1.5 (time-and-a-half) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For example, at $20/hour, overtime pay is $30/hour. Multiply that by your overtime hours to get your overtime earnings, then add your regular 40-hour pay for total gross pay.

What is the difference between time-and-a-half and double-time?

Time-and-a-half is 1.5x your regular hourly rate — the federal FLSA minimum for hours over 40/week. Double-time (2x rate) is not required by federal law but is common in union contracts, some state laws (e.g. California after 12 hours/day or on the 7th consecutive workday), and some employer policies for holidays.

Does every state require overtime after 8 hours in a day?

No — federal FLSA overtime is based on a 40-hour workweek, not daily hours. California, Alaska, and a few other states have their own daily-overtime rules (e.g. California requires 1.5x after 8 hours/day and 2x after 12 hours/day). Check your state labor department if you regularly work long single-day shifts.

Are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?

It depends on whether you're classified as "exempt" or "non-exempt" under the FLSA. Non-exempt salaried employees are still entitled to overtime. Exempt employees (typically salaried professionals, executives, and administrators meeting minimum salary thresholds) are not. Misclassification is common — check with your state labor department if you're unsure.

Is overtime pay taxed differently than regular pay?

No — overtime pay is taxed the same as regular wages for federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax purposes. It's added to your gross pay for that pay period, which can push you into a higher withholding bracket for that paycheck, but it isn't taxed at a special "overtime rate."

Does this calculator include tax withholding?

No — this calculator shows gross overtime pay only (before taxes). For your actual take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and your state's income tax, use a full paycheck calculator that covers your specific state.

How many overtime hours can my employer require?

Federal law does not cap the number of overtime hours an adult employee can be required to work — it only requires that hours over 40/week be paid at 1.5x. Some states restrict mandatory overtime for specific professions (e.g. healthcare workers). There's no federal limit on total hours worked per week for most adult non-exempt employees.