Overtime Pay Calculator
Compute your time-and-a-half (1.5×) rate, double-time (2.0×) premium pay, and total gross earnings with exact integer-minute mathematical precision.
Overtime & Time-and-a-Half Pay Calculator
Compute straight-time wages, 1.5× overtime premiums, and optional double-time pay down to the exact cent.
Wage Multipliers
How Overtime Pay is Calculated in the United States
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay nonexempt employees at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours during a workweek. Understanding how this multiplier works ensures your paycheck accurately reflects your labor.
In-Depth Educational Guide
Learn step-by-step statutory formulas, regular rate calculation with bonuses (29 U.S.C. § 207(e)), and daily vs weekly state rules.
Time-and-a-Half Formula (1.5×)
Example: At a $22.00/hr base rate, your overtime rate is $33.00/hr. If you work 8 hours of overtime, your overtime gross pay is 8 × $33.00 = $264.00.
Double-Time Formula (2.0×)
Example: At a $22.00/hr base rate, your double-time rate is $44.00/hr. If you work 4 hours of double time, your double-time gross pay is 4 × $44.00 = $176.00.
Important: Regular Rate of Pay & Calculator Scope
This simple calculator assumes the entered rate is your statutory regular rate. If you receive non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, shift differentials, or work at multiple hourly rates during the same workweek, your statutory regular rate must be calculated under 29 U.S.C. § 207(e) before applying overtime.
Need to convert partial hours or minutes into decimal fractions first? Use our Complete Decimal Hours Conversion Chart or the interactive Hours to Decimal Calculator.
Quick Overtime Rate Reference Table
| Base Hourly Wage | 1.5× Overtime Rate | 2.0× Double Time Rate | Per-Minute OT Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $22.50/hr | $30.00/hr | $0.3750/min |
| $20.00/hr | $30.00/hr | $40.00/hr | $0.5000/min |
| $25.00/hr | $37.50/hr | $50.00/hr | $0.6250/min |
| $30.00/hr | $45.00/hr | $60.00/hr | $0.7500/min |
| $40.00/hr | $60.00/hr | $80.00/hr | $1.0000/min |
Compare Against Your Paystub
Compare entered hours and estimated gross pay with reported paystub values to identify mathematical discrepancies in regular or overtime earnings.