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Overtime Calculator

Updated June 2026 · By the NumberBench editorial team · How we calculate

Work out your overtime and total weekly pay — and confirm your overtime multiplier meets the federal FLSA 1.5× minimum.

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Regular vs overtime pay

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Time-and-a-half, by the rule

Federal law sets a floor: non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5× their regular rate beyond 40 hours in a week. This adds your overtime to regular pay, shows the blended effective rate for the week, and checks your multiplier against that FLSA minimum — useful whether you’re an employee verifying a paycheck or an employer costing a schedule.

How it’s calculated

Regular pay = rate × regular hours. Overtime pay = rate × multiplier × overtime hours. Total = the two combined; effective rate = total ÷ all hours worked.

Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.

Worked example

At $22/hr with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours at 1.5×, overtime pay is $330, on top of $880 regular — $1,210 for the week, a $24.20 effective rate.

Common mistakes

  • Applying overtime to the wrong base (it’s the regular rate, including some bonuses).
  • Assuming salaried always means no overtime — it depends on exemption tests.
  • Ignoring stricter state rules like daily overtime or double-time.

Where it is used

  • Checking a paycheck includes correct overtime.
  • Costing extra hours before approving them.
  • Comparing offers with different overtime policies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FLSA overtime rule?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime or double-time rules.

How is time-and-a-half calculated?

Multiply your regular hourly rate by 1.5, then by the number of overtime hours. Add that to your regular pay for the week.

Does everyone get overtime?

No — exempt employees (often salaried roles meeting certain duties and salary tests) may not qualify. This estimates pay for non-exempt, hourly work.