How It Works
This calculator finds your overtime pay and total weekly pay (regular + overtime). You enter your hourly rate, how many hours are “regular” (often 40), how many are overtime, and the overtime multiplier (e.g., 1.5 for time-and-a-half).
Regular pay = hourly rate × regular hours. Overtime pay = (hourly rate × multiplier) × overtime hours. Total weekly pay = regular pay + overtime pay.
In the U.S., non-exempt employees are often paid 1.5× for hours over 40 per workweek. Your state or employer may use different rules; adjust the multiplier and hours to match.
Examples
- $20/hour, 40 regular, 10 overtime, 1.5× → regular $800, overtime $300 → total $1,100/week.
- $25/hour, 40 regular, 5 overtime, 1.5× → regular $1,000, overtime $187.50 → total $1,187.50/week.
- $18/hour, 35 regular (e.g., some states), 8 overtime, 1.5× → regular $630, overtime $216 → total $846/week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Overtime pay = (hourly rate × overtime multiplier) × overtime hours. In the U.S., non-exempt employees often get 1.5× (time-and-a-half) for hours over 40 per week. So $20/hour at 1.5× for 10 overtime hours = $20 × 1.5 × 10 = $300 overtime pay.
What is the standard overtime multiplier?
In the U.S., the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) typically requires time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some employers or states use double time (2×) for certain hours. This calculator lets you set any multiplier.
Are regular hours always 40?
For most full-time U.S. workers, the standard workweek is 40 hours. You can change “regular hours” if your job uses a different threshold (e.g., 35 or 38) before overtime kicks in.
Does this work for biweekly or monthly pay?
We show weekly pay (regular + overtime for one week). For biweekly, multiply by 2 (assuming similar weeks). For monthly, multiply by about 4.33. For annual salary equivalent, use our Salary to Hourly calculator in reverse.
What if I work different hours each week?
Enter one representative week or run the calculator multiple times for different scenarios. We don’t store or average multiple weeks.
Is this only for hourly employees?
Yes. This tool is for hourly wages. Salaried non-exempt employees may have an equivalent hourly rate for overtime; convert using our Salary to Hourly calculator first, then use that rate here.
Assumptions & Limitations
We assume one workweek with a fixed hourly rate and a single overtime multiplier. We do not:
- Apply state-specific daily overtime or double-time rules
- Handle multiple rates or blended overtime
- Account for taxes or deductions
For converting a salary to an hourly rate to use here, try our Salary to Hourly calculator.