Overtime Pay Calculator

Estimate regular and overtime pay from your hourly rate and hours. Auto-split OT after 40 hours/week, or enter regular and OT separately — free US-style planning.

Reviewed / updated August 4, 2026

Your inputs

USD
hrs

Auto-split: 40.00 regular + 6.00 OT

hrs

US FLSA-style default is 40 hours in a workweek

OT multiplier

×

Edit freely if your employer uses another premium

Result

Total gross pay

$1,372.00

OT rate $42.00/hr · 40.00 reg + 6.00 OT hrs

Regular pay (40.00 hrs)
$1,120.00
Overtime pay (6.00 hrs)
$252.00
Total
$1,372.00

At 1.5× (common US “time-and-a-half”), 6 OT hours lift gross to $1,372.00. Hours over 40/week were treated as OT.

Suggested next steps

  • Compare this gross with the Hourly to Salary Converter for an annualized view.
  • Confirm whether your employer uses weekly OT, daily OT, or both under local rules.
  • FLSA-style 1.5× after 40 hours/week is a common US baseline; contracts and states can differ (e.g. California daily OT).

How the overtime pay calculation works

  1. OT hourly rate = regular hourly rate × overtime multiplier
  2. Regular pay = regular hourly rate × regular hours
  3. Overtime pay = OT hourly rate × overtime hours
  4. Total gross = regular pay + overtime pay

Enter the hours you were paid at base rate and the hours paid at the premium. Presets cover 1.5× and 2×; you can also type a custom multiplier. A pie chart shows how much of the week’s gross comes from overtime.

Rule-based tips highlight heavy OT weeks and point you to the Hourly to Salary Converter for annualizing base pay.

Worked example

Rate $28/hour, 40 regular hours, 6 OT hours at 1.5×:

  1. OT rate = 28 × 1.5 = $42/hour
  2. Regular pay = 28 × 40 = $1,120
  3. Overtime pay = 42 × 6 = $252
  4. Total gross = 1,120 + 252 = $1,372

Methodology and notes

This is a planning calculator, not legal advice. Exemptions, commissions, bonuses, and state rules can change how overtime is computed. Convert base rates with the Hourly to Salary Converter, compare federal GS pay on the GS Pay Calculator, and browse the Work hub. Confirm classifications and rates with your employer or a qualified advisor. All math runs in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How is overtime pay calculated?

Regular pay = hourly rate × regular hours. Overtime pay = (hourly rate × OT multiplier) × overtime hours. Total gross = regular + overtime. A common US multiplier is 1.5 (time-and-a-half).

When does overtime usually start in the United States?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), many nonexempt employees earn overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Some states or contracts also require daily overtime. This tool lets you enter the OT hours and multiplier that apply to you.

What is time-and-a-half?

Time-and-a-half means overtime hours are paid at 1.5× your regular hourly rate. If you earn $20/hour, OT is $30/hour. Use the 1.5× preset or enter another multiplier (such as 2× for double time).

Does this include taxes?

No. Results are gross earnings before tax withholding and deductions. Pair with a paycheck calculator when you need estimated take-home pay.

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