Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate your weekly gross pay including overtime. Federal law requires time and a half for most hourly workers after 40 hours in a week.
When to use this calculator
Use this calculator to check your pay when you work extra hours. Under US federal law, many hourly workers earn at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. Some employers or states pay double time in certain cases.
Example weekly pay
How this calculator works
Regular pay is your hourly rate times regular hours. Overtime pay is your hourly rate times the overtime multiplier times overtime hours. The two are added together to get gross weekly pay before taxes.
Step-by-step example
Using these inputs: Hourly rate ($): 22; Regular hours: 40; Overtime hours: 8; Overtime rate: Time and a half (1.5x).
At $22 an hour with 40 regular hours and 8 overtime hours at 1.5x, the overtime rate is $33 an hour. Regular pay is $880 and overtime pay is $264, so the total is $1,144 for the week.
Tips for a better estimate
- Check your pay stub against the result to confirm overtime was paid correctly.
- State rules can be stricter than federal rules, for example daily overtime in some states.
- Overtime is taxed as ordinary income, so take-home pay is lower than the gross amount.
FAQ
Who gets overtime?
Most hourly workers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act get 1.5 times pay after 40 hours a week. Some states have stricter rules.
Are salaried workers eligible?
Some are, depending on pay level and job duties.
Is overtime taxed more?
Not by a higher rate. It is just extra income, though it can push more income into a higher bracket.
Who gets overtime?
Most hourly, non-exempt workers. Some salaried workers are exempt depending on duties and salary level. The US Department of Labor explains the rules.
What is double time?
Pay at twice the regular rate. It is not required by federal law but some employers, states or union agreements use it.
Is overtime taxed more?
Not at a special rate, but extra income can push part of it into a higher bracket and withholding may look larger.
Rates and limits last updated: October 2026. This is an estimate for general information only, not financial, tax or legal advice.