Overtime Pay Calculator

Standard overtime in the US is calculated at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week, as mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For example, if you earn $20/hour and work 45 hours, you get $20 x 40 = $800 regular pay plus $30 x 5 = $150 overtime pay, totaling $950.

Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour, time and a half is $30/hour. This is the standard overtime rate required by federal law for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Some holidays or special shifts may pay double time (2x).

Under US federal law (FLSA), overtime begins after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states like California also require daily overtime after 8 hours in a single day. Some employers offer overtime after different thresholds. This calculator uses a standard 40-hour week but allows you to customize the regular hours.

Yes, overtime pay is taxed as regular income. However, earning more can push you into a higher tax bracket, meaning a larger percentage of your income is withheld. Some people think overtime is "taxed more" but this is a misconception — only the income above the bracket threshold is taxed at the higher rate, not all your earnings.