Does my state have different rules?

Some do. California and a few others require daily overtime over 8 hours and double time over 12, and some have other thresholds. This tool uses the federal weekly rule, so check your state if it is stricter.

Who is eligible for overtime?

Nonexempt employees. Whether a salaried worker is exempt depends on their duties and salary level, which is a separate test from this calculation. When in doubt, treat the employee as nonexempt or get advice.

Are these numbers exact?

They are a planning estimate for one workweek using the federal rule. Multiple pay rates in a week, certain bonuses, and state rules can change the figure.

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Overtime Pay Calculator

Total pay for a workweek under the federal rule: time and a half for hours over 40. It also folds a weekly bonus into the regular rate, which the law requires and many employers miss.

The workweek

Regular hourly rate

Hours worked this week

Nondiscretionary bonus this week

Production, attendance, or shift bonuses that are promised or expected. These must be included in the overtime rate. Leave 0 if none.

Overtime threshold

Federal is 40 hours per workweek. Leave it unless a rule that applies to you sets a lower weekly threshold.

Total pay for the week

0 overtime hours

Regular rate (FLSA)

Overtime premium

How the pay breaks down

Regular hours

Overtime hours

Regular rate (incl. bonus)

Overtime rate (1.5x)

Straight-time pay (all hours)

Bonus

Overtime premium

Total pay

State rules vary. This uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. California and some other states also require daily overtime, time and a half over 8 hours in a day and double time over 12, plus seventh-consecutive-day rules. Those need a day-by-day calculation, so check your state before relying on a weekly total.

Is steady overtime telling you to hire?

When the same overtime shows up week after week, the real question is whether a new hire would cost less. The Overtime vs New Hire Calculator weighs the true cost of both and shows your break-even.

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How overtime pay is calculated

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, nonexempt employees earn at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Overtime is figured per workweek, not per pay period or per day.

The regular rate is not always the hourly wage

The regular rate is total straight-time pay divided by hours worked, so it includes nondiscretionary bonuses like production or attendance pay. Leaving a bonus out understates overtime and is a frequent source of back-pay claims. This tool adds the bonus to the rate for you.

Straight time plus a premium

One clean way to see it: pay every hour at the base rate, add any bonus, then add an extra half of the regular rate for each overtime hour. That extra half is the overtime premium.

Does my state have different rules?: Some do. California and a few others require daily overtime over 8 hours and double time over 12, and some have other thresholds. This tool uses the federal weekly rule, so check your state if it is stricter.
Who is eligible for overtime?: Nonexempt employees. Whether a salaried worker is exempt depends on their duties and salary level, which is a separate test from this calculation. When in doubt, treat the employee as nonexempt or get advice.
Are these numbers exact?: They are a planning estimate for one workweek using the federal rule. Multiple pay rates in a week, certain bonuses, and state rules can change the figure.

This calculator gives estimates only and is not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Overtime rules vary by state and by an employee's exemption status. Confirm specifics for your situation.

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