Overtime Pay Calculator
Work out time-and-a-half, double time and total weekly pay from your hourly rate or salary and the hours you worked.
Enter your pay rate and the hours you worked to see the breakdown.
| Band | Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | — | — | — |
| Overtime | — | — | — |
| Double time | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — |
Gross pay for this week —
- Overtime premium (the extra above straight time): —
- Effective average rate for every hour worked: —
- At 52 weeks like this: — gross per year
Gross figures before tax and deductions. Overtime rules vary by country, state and contract — check yours.
How it works
This calculator uses the standard FLSA-style weekly overtime rule: every hour up to the threshold (40 by default) is paid at your regular rate, and every hour beyond it is paid at the regular rate multiplied by the overtime factor — 1.5× is "time and a half". So $20/hour for 50 hours is 40 × $20 = $800 regular plus 10 × $30 = $300 overtime, giving $1,100 gross and an effective average of $22.00 per hour worked.
Tick the double-time band if your state or contract adds a second, higher tier — California, for example, pays 2× beyond certain hours. Hours are then split into three bands: regular up to the overtime threshold, overtime between the two thresholds, and double time above the second one. If you are salaried, the regular hourly rate is derived as annual salary ÷ 52 weeks ÷ the hours your salary is meant to cover (the overtime threshold), which is the usual way a regular rate is worked out for a salaried non-exempt employee.
Everything is plain arithmetic running in your browser as you type — no numbers leave your device, there is no sign-up and there are no ads. Figures are gross, before tax, and are an estimate rather than payroll or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Under the standard FLSA weekly rule, every hour up to 40 in a workweek is paid at your regular rate and every hour beyond 40 is paid at 1.5 times that rate. Multiply the regular hours by the rate, multiply the overtime hours by the rate times 1.5, then add the two together. At $20 an hour for 50 hours that is 40 × $20 = $800 plus 10 × $30 = $300, so $1,100 gross for the week — an effective average of $22.00 for every hour worked. This calculator does that as you type and lets you change the 40-hour threshold and the 1.5× multiplier if your contract or country differs.
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
Time and a half means 1.5 times your regular rate, so $20 an hour becomes $30 an hour for each overtime hour. The extra $10 per hour above straight time is the overtime premium, which this calculator shows separately — useful when you want to see what the overtime itself is worth rather than the whole paycheque. Double time is 2×, so the same $20 rate becomes $40 an hour in a double-time band.
How does double time work and when does it apply?
Double time pays 2 times the regular rate and applies only where a state law or an employment contract requires it — federal US law does not mandate it. California is the best-known example, adding a 2× tier beyond certain daily and weekly hours on top of the usual 1.5× overtime. Tick the double-time box to split your hours into three bands: regular up to the overtime threshold, overtime between the two thresholds, and double time above the second one. Both thresholds and the multiplier are editable so you can match your own rules; the figures are gross, before tax, and are an estimate rather than legal or payroll advice.