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Overtime Pay Calculator

Time-and-a-half, double time and total weekly gross.

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Results
Total gross pay
$1,144.00
Regular pay
$880.00
Overtime pay
$264.00
Double-time pay
$0.00
Effective hourly rate
$23.83

Quick answer

US overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a week, with some employers paying 2× on holidays.

Overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × overtime hours

How to use the Overtime Pay Calculator

  1. 1Enter your regular hourly rate.
  2. 2Split the week into regular, 1.5× and 2× hours.
  3. 3Read the gross pay for the week.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Regular hourly rate22 $
  • Regular hours40 hrs
  • Overtime hours (1.5×)8 hrs
  • Double-time hours (2×)0 hrs

Results

  • Total gross pay$1,144.00
  • Regular pay$880.00
  • Overtime pay$264.00
  • Double-time pay$0.00
  • Effective hourly rate$23.83

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for overtime?

Non-exempt employees under the FLSA. Salaried exempt roles above the threshold generally do not receive overtime.

Is overtime taxed higher?

No. It can push a paycheck into a higher withholding band temporarily, but the annual tax rate on the income is unchanged.

About this calculator

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