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Overtime Pay Calculator (Time and a Half + State Rules)
Enter your hourly rate and the hours you worked each day. The calculator applies federal overtime rules, or daily overtime and double time for California, Alaska, Nevada and Colorado, and shows your gross pay for the week.
Updated November 2, 2026 · Federal FLSA rules and 2026 state rules
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Need to convert hours and minutes first? Use the time to decimal calculator. Results are estimates for non-exempt hourly employees.
How to calculate overtime pay
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. That's "time and a half."
- Find your overtime rate: hourly rate × 1.5. At $20/hour, overtime is $30/hour.
- Find your overtime hours: total hours in the workweek − 40. If you worked 46 hours, that's 6 overtime hours.
- Calculate overtime pay: 6 × $30 = $180.
- Add regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800. Total gross pay = $980.
Time and a half for common hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time | Hourly rate | Time and a half | Double time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $22.50 | $30 | $20 | $30.00 | $40 |
| $16 | $24.00 | $32 | $22 | $33.00 | $44 |
| $17 | $25.50 | $34 | $25 | $37.50 | $50 |
| $18 | $27.00 | $36 | $28 | $42.00 | $56 |
| $19 | $28.50 | $38 | $30 | $45.00 | $60 |
Overtime rules by state
Most states follow the federal 40-hour weekly rule. A few states also require daily overtime. When state and federal law differ, the employer must follow whichever is better for the employee.
| State | Daily overtime | Double time | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal / most states | None | None | Over 40 hours |
| California | Over 8 hours a day | Over 12 hours a day; over 8 on the 7th consecutive day | Over 40 hours |
| Alaska | Over 8 hours a day | None | Over 40 hours |
| Nevada | Over 8 hours in 24 hours, if paid under 1.5× the state minimum wage ($18/hour) | None | Over 40 hours |
| Colorado | Over 12 hours a day | None | Over 40 hours |
State rules have exceptions, for example California's approved alternative workweek schedules, Alaska employers with fewer than 4 employees, Nevada written 4×10 agreements, and Colorado's 12-consecutive-hours rule. Check your state labor department for details.
California example
You earn $20/hour and work 13 hours on one day. In California that day is paid as 8 regular hours ($160), 4 overtime hours at $30 ($120) and 1 double-time hour at $40 ($40), for $320. Under federal rules alone, all 13 hours would be regular pay unless your weekly total goes over 40.
Who gets overtime?
Overtime applies to non-exempt employees, which includes most hourly workers. Salaried employees can be exempt if they meet the duties test and earn at least $684 per week ($35,568 a year) under current federal rules. In May 2026 the Department of Labor formally restored this 2019 threshold after the 2024 increase was struck down in court. Some states, such as California, set a higher salary threshold.
Being paid a salary does not by itself make you exempt. A salaried worker earning under the threshold, or whose job doesn't meet the duties test, is still owed overtime.
What counts toward 40 hours?
- Counts: all hours actually worked, including short rest breaks (5–20 minutes) and required work before or after your shift.
- Usually doesn't count: unpaid meal breaks of 30+ minutes when you're fully relieved of duty, and paid time off like vacation, holidays or sick days. A holiday paid but not worked generally doesn't push you over 40 under federal law.
- Workweek: a fixed, recurring 7-day period set by your employer. Hours can't be averaged across two weeks, even on a biweekly paycheck.
Is overtime taxed differently?
Overtime is taxed like regular wages, but it can feel like it's taxed more because a bigger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.
For tax years 2025 through 2028, the federal "No Tax on Overtime" deduction lets eligible workers deduct the premium portion of FLSA-required overtime (the extra "half" in time and a half), up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 for married couples filing jointly). It phases out above $150,000 of modified adjusted gross income ($300,000 joint). It reduces federal income tax only, not Social Security, Medicare or most state taxes. Overtime paid only because of a state daily rule may not qualify. The calculator above shows an estimate of the qualifying premium for the week.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $18 an hour, time and a half is $27 an hour. Multiply that by your overtime hours for overtime pay.
Is overtime paid after 8 hours a day?
Not under federal law, which only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. California, Alaska and Nevada (for lower-paid workers) require overtime after 8 hours in a day, and Colorado after 12.
What is double time?
Double time is 2 times the regular rate. California requires it for hours over 12 in a workday and over 8 on the seventh consecutive workday. Federal law doesn't require double time.
Does PTO count toward overtime?
Generally no. Under federal law, only hours actually worked count toward the 40-hour threshold. Some employers count PTO anyway as a policy.
Can my employer make me work overtime?
For most adult employees, yes. Federal law doesn't limit overtime hours for workers 16 and older, but it must be paid correctly. Some states limit mandatory overtime for nurses.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Only if they're non-exempt. Salaried workers earning under $684 a week, or whose duties don't meet an exemption, are owed overtime.
Related tools and guides
This calculator and guide are general information, not legal, tax or payroll advice. Confirm your situation with your employer, your state labor department or a tax professional.