Quick answer
The Overtime Calculator shows regular and overtime pay for a week, at time and a half or any multiplier. How it works: Regular pay = min(hours, threshold) × rate; Overtime pay = hours over threshold × rate × multiplier. For example, with hourly rate of $22, hours worked this week of 48 hrs, and overtime starts after of 40 hrs, the total pay this week is $1,144.00.
How to use the Overtime Calculator
- Enter hourly rate.
- Enter hours worked this week.
- Enter overtime starts after. Under US federal law, overtime applies after 40 hours a week for most hourly workers.
- Enter overtime multiplier.
- Read total pay this week and the breakdown. Use Share to send the exact numbers, or Print to save a PDF.
How it's calculated
- Regular pay = min(hours, threshold) × rate
- Overtime pay = hours over threshold × rate × multiplier
Worked example
With hourly rate of $22, hours worked this week of 48 hrs, overtime starts after of 40 hrs, and overtime multiplier of 1.5:
Total pay this week: $1,144.00. Regular pay: $880.00.
Questions people ask
Does overtime apply to salaried workers?
It depends on exemption rules. Many salaried workers are exempt; check with your employer or the US Department of Labor.