Overtime pay calculator
Overtime pay under federal law is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $25 an hour, overtime is $37.50 an hour, so 6 overtime hours add $225 to a $1,000 week. Enter your rate and hours to see the full week's pay.
Updated November 2026
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Federal law requires time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees. Some states add daily overtime. An estimate, not tax advice.
How is overtime calculated?
For non-exempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires at least time and a half for every hour over 40 in a workweek. A workweek is any fixed 7-day period the employer sets. Some states go further: California, for example, also requires overtime after 8 hours in a day, and double time in some cases.
| Hourly rate | Overtime rate (1.5x) | Double time (2x) |
|---|---|---|
| $18 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $22 | $33.00 | $44.00 |
| $25 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| $40 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
What is the overtime premium?
The premium is the extra half: the $12.50 on top of a $25 rate. From 2025 to 2028, that part of required overtime can be deducted from federal income tax, up to $12,500 a year. Our no tax on overtime calculator shows what that's worth to you.
What do employers need to get right?
Count all hours worked, including some travel and on-call time. Bonuses that are promised for performance usually raise the regular rate used for overtime. And track qualified overtime separately, because it now goes on the W-2. Our payroll service handles it.
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply the hourly rate by 1.5. At $20 an hour, time and a half is $30 an hour.
Is overtime after 40 hours or 8 hours a day?
Federal law counts hours over 40 in a workweek. A few states, including California, also count hours over 8 in a day.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Only if they're non-exempt. Exempt employees, paid a salary above the federal minimum and doing exempt duties, don't.
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