Is overtime always 1.5× my regular rate?

Under federal law, yes, for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states or specific circumstances (like double-time after very long daily hours in California) can require a higher rate — check your state's rules.

Does California really require daily overtime?

Yes — California requires 1.5× pay after 8 hours in a single day (not just 40/week) and 2× pay after 12 hours in a day, which can trigger overtime pay even in a week with fewer than 40 total hours.

Does this include bonuses or commissions in the overtime calculation?

No — federal law technically requires folding non-discretionary bonuses/commissions into the 'regular rate' used for overtime calculations, which this simplified tool doesn't model.

What counts as a 'workweek' for overtime purposes?

A fixed, recurring 7-day period your employer defines (it doesn't have to align with the calendar week) — overtime is calculated within each workweek independently, not averaged across weeks or pay periods.

Can my employer avoid paying overtime by calling me a salaried employee?

Not automatically — exempt status depends on meeting specific FLSA duties and minimum salary tests, not just being paid a salary or having a particular job title. Misclassification is a common wage-and-hour dispute.

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Overtime Pay Calculator

Regular and time-and-a-half overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-30

About the Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculates regular and overtime pay for a workweek, applying the federal FLSA standard of time-and-a-half for hours beyond 40 in a single week, for a non-exempt hourly employee.

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How to use it

Enter your regular hourly rate.
Enter hours worked this week.
Read your regular pay, overtime pay, and total weekly pay.

Formula

Regular hours = min(hours worked, 40). Overtime hours = max(0, hours worked − 40). Overtime rate = regular rate × 1.5. Regular pay = regular hours × regular rate. Overtime pay = overtime hours × overtime rate. Total pay = regular pay + overtime pay.

Worked example

A $22/hour rate with 47 hours worked in a week: 40 regular hours ($880) plus 7 overtime hours at $33/hour ($231), for $1,111 total weekly pay.

Overtime rules — federal FLSA vs. California (a stricter example)

Overtime rules — federal FLSA vs. California (a stricter example)
Jurisdiction	Overtime threshold	Overtime rate
Federal (FLSA)	Over 40 hours in a workweek	1.5×
California	Over 8 hours in a single day	1.5×
California	Over 12 hours in a single day	2×

Interpreting your result

Models only the federal FLSA weekly standard: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a single workweek, for a non-exempt hourly employee. Some states have stricter rules this tool doesn't apply — California, for example, also requires 1.5× pay after 8 hours in a single day (and 2× after 12), which can trigger overtime even in a week under 40 total hours. It also doesn't fold bonuses/commissions into the 'regular rate' (which federal law technically requires for overtime calculations) or model exempt-employee classification. Check your state's labor law if it may be stricter than federal.

Recommendations

• Overtime is calculated per workweek (a fixed, recurring 7-day period your employer defines), not per pay period — working extra hours one week and fewer the next doesn't average out for overtime purposes.
• If you're in California or another state with daily overtime rules, this federal-only calculator will understate your actual overtime pay — check your specific state's labor law.
• Whether you're 'exempt' (salaried, not entitled to overtime) or 'non-exempt' (entitled to overtime) depends on specific FLSA duties and salary tests, not just your job title — this tool assumes non-exempt hourly status.

Frequently asked questions

No — only 'non-exempt' employees under the FLSA are legally entitled to overtime. 'Exempt' employees (typically salaried workers meeting specific duties and salary-level tests) aren't entitled to overtime pay regardless of hours worked.