time and a half overtime calculator

Calculate your total earnings including overtime. Easily handle 1.5x, 2x, or custom multipliers to see your gross pay before taxes.

Payroll & Overtime Estimator

Base Pay Details

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Hours Worked

Total Gross Pay

$0.00

For 0 total hours worked

Regular Pay

$0.00

0 Hours

Overtime Pay

$0.00

0 Hours

OT Hourly Rate $0.00

Overtime accounts for 0% of your total gross earnings.

How to Use the Time and a Half Overtime Calculator

Understanding your paycheck shouldn't require a degree in accounting. Our time and a half overtime calculator is built to provide instant clarity on your earnings. Whether you are an hourly employee picking up extra shifts or a manager estimating payroll costs, this tool simplifies the math behind "1.5x" and "double time" rates.

What is Overtime Pay?

In many jurisdictions, including the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is defined as any work performed beyond 40 hours in a single workweek. The standard compensation for this extra effort is "time and a half," which means your regular hourly rate is multiplied by 1.5. For example, if you earn $20 per hour, your overtime rate would be $30 per hour.

Our calculator allows you to adjust the "Regular Hours" limit, as some contracts or local laws define overtime after 8 hours in a single day or 35 hours in a week.

Calculating Double Time and Special Rates

While 1.5x is the standard, many employers offer "Double Time" (2.0x) for working on holidays, Sundays, or after reaching a certain threshold of consecutive work hours. By using the advanced settings in our tool, you can split your extra hours between standard overtime and double-time tiers to get a precise gross pay estimate.

Why Accuracy Matters for Your Budget

Relying on guesswork for your extra income can lead to budgeting errors. By using an overtime pay calculator, you can see exactly how much "cash in hand" (before taxes) you are generating with those extra hours. This is particularly helpful when comparing your current earnings to a potential new role using our salary to hourly calculator or planning for yearly goals with the monthly to yearly calculator.

Pro Tips for Tracking Work Hours

  • Keep a Log: Always track your clock-in and clock-out times independently of your employer's system.
  • Check Local Laws: Some states (like California) have daily overtime rules (over 8 hours/day).
  • Factor in Bonuses: Note that some non-discretionary bonuses must be included in your "regular rate" for OT calculations.
  • Use Tools: Combine this with our work hours calculator to find your total duration before calculating pay.

Overtime Calculator – FAQs

Generally, employers use a "weighted average" of the two rates to determine the regular rate of pay, which is then multiplied by 1.5 for overtime hours.

Yes, overtime pay is considered earned income and is subject to the same federal and state income taxes as your regular wages. It may sometimes result in a higher withholding rate if it pushes you into a higher bracket for that specific pay period.

If you are a "non-exempt" employee under the FLSA, your employer is legally required to pay overtime for hours worked over 40. "Exempt" employees (often salaried professionals) may not be eligible for overtime pay.

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