Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime earnings.
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What is a Overtime Calculator?
The Overtime Calculator helps you calculate overtime pay based on your regular hourly rate and hours worked. Just enter your numbers and the tool does the rest — no manual math, no guesswork.
How to calculate Overtime manually (the formula)
The specific formula depends on what you are calculating. The calculator applies the correct equation automatically, but understanding the formula helps you verify the results and adapt them to your own needs.
Example calculation
Enter your values into the calculator and it will produce an instant result. For a step-by-step walkthrough, try different inputs and observe how each one affects the outcome.
Common mistakes
- Only counting daily overtime — Federal law uses the 40-hour workweek. Check if your state also mandates daily overtime.
- Forgetting to include bonuses in the regular rate — Nondiscretionary bonuses must be factored into the regular rate before calculating overtime.
- Misclassifying employees as exempt — Salary alone doesn’t make an employee exempt. Duties and salary level must meet FLSA criteria.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated?
Overtime pay = Regular hourly rate × 1.5 × Overtime hours. Some jurisdictions require double time beyond certain thresholds.
What is the standard overtime rate?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What counts as overtime hours?
Hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Some states also require daily overtime beyond 8 hours in a day.
How do I calculate overtime for salaried employees?
Divide the weekly salary by 40 to get the implied hourly rate, then multiply by 1.5 for overtime hours.
Are there exceptions to overtime rules?
Yes. Executive, administrative, and professional employees may be exempt if they meet salary and duty tests.
How do I calculate overtime for different pay periods?
Convert to weekly hours first. For bi-weekly, divide total hours by 2, then apply overtime to weeks with over 40 hours.