Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime and double-time earnings for hourly workers including base, 1.5x, and 2x pay rates in one paycheck breakdown.
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Overtime Pay Calculator
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Formula: Total = (Rate x Regular Hours) + (Rate x OT Multiplier x OT Hours) + (Rate x 2 x DT Hours)
Worked example — Total: $1,375 gross
Formula
Total = (Rate x Regular Hours) + (Rate x OT Multiplier x OT Hours) + (Rate x 2 x DT Hours)
Under FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive 1.5x their regular rate for hours over 40/week. Some states (like California) require double time after 12 hours/day or on the 7th consecutive day.
Worked Examples
Example 1: 10 hours overtime
Problem:$25/hr, 40 regular + 10 OT at 1.5x
Solution:Regular: 40 x $25 = $1,000. OT: 10 x $37.50 = $375
Result:Total: $1,375 gross
Frequently Asked Questions
When does overtime apply?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive 1.5x pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states have daily overtime rules (e.g., California: OT after 8 hrs/day, double time after 12 hrs/day).
Who is exempt from overtime?
Salaried employees earning above $43,888/year in executive, administrative, or professional roles may be exempt. The 2024 DOL rule sets this threshold.
How is overtime calculated for salaried non-exempt employees?
For salaried non-exempt employees, first calculate the regular rate of pay: divide the weekly salary by the number of hours it is intended to cover (usually 40). Then pay 0.5x that rate for each overtime hour (since the salary already covers straight time). For example, a $600/week salary at 40 hours = $15/hr regular rate. Overtime hours earn an additional $7.50/hr on top of the included salary.
Can employers require employees to work overtime?
Yes, in most US states employers can require overtime work and can discipline or terminate employees who refuse, unless a union contract or employment agreement says otherwise. However, the employer must pay the legally required overtime premium. Only in certain industries (healthcare, transportation) are there restrictions on maximum mandatory hours worked for safety reasons.
How is net pay calculated from gross pay?
Net pay is what remains after every deduction is subtracted from gross pay. The order matters: start with gross earnings, subtract pre-tax items (traditional 401(k) contributions, HSA/FSA contributions, and most employer health premiums), which lowers the wage base used for income tax. Payroll taxes come next — Social Security at 6.2% up to the annual wage base and Medicare at 1.45% with no cap, both calculated on a base that pre-tax health and retirement deferrals reduce differently. Then federal, state, and any local income tax withholding is applied per your W-4 elections. Finally subtract post-tax items such as Roth 401(k) contributions, union dues, and wage garnishments. Two people with identical gross pay routinely take home very different net pay purely because of these elections.
Does a raise ever reduce my net pay?
Tax brackets alone cannot reduce net pay, because only the income inside a higher bracket is taxed at that higher rate — earning one more dollar in a 24% bracket still leaves you 76 cents ahead. What genuinely can cut take-home pay is a benefit cliff: crossing an eligibility threshold for a subsidy, income-driven student loan repayment, or a means-tested credit can withdraw more than the raise adds. Employer plan rules matter too, since a raise raises the dollar value of a percentage-based retirement deferral and that larger contribution reduces net pay even though total compensation went up. Check thresholds, not brackets, when a raise appears to cost you money.
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