Overtime Pay Calculator
Ten hours of overtime a week at time-and-a-half is not "a little extra" — at $25/hr it's $19,500 a year. See exactly what your extra hours earn, and what they do to your real hourly rate.
Your pay
Overtime terms
- Your regular hourly rate—
- Overtime pay / week—
- Extra hours worked / year—
- Total gross earnings / year—
- Effective hourly rate—
The math behind it
These are gross figures before taxes and deductions. Overtime rules vary by country and state: the US federal standard is 1.5× for nonexempt workers beyond 40 hours a week, some places add daily overtime or double time, and many salaried workers are exempt entirely. Choose the multiplier that matches your contract or local law.
Frequently asked questions
Is overtime always paid at time-and-a-half?
Not everywhere. In the US, the Fair Labor Standards Act sets 1.5× as the minimum for covered nonexempt workers beyond 40 hours a week. Some states (like California) add daily overtime, and some union contracts pay double time. Many other countries set their own rates or none at all. Pick the rate that matches your contract or local law — the calculator accepts any multiplier.
What's the difference between time-and-a-half and double time?
Time-and-a-half multiplies your regular hourly rate by 1.5 — at $25/hr that is $37.50 per overtime hour. Double time multiplies it by 2, or $50.00 per overtime hour in the same example. Choose 1.5×, 2×, or a custom multiplier above.
Does everyone qualify for overtime pay?
No. US law exempts many salaried workers (executive, administrative, professional, and some computer employees above a salary threshold) from overtime requirements. Check your job classification and local rules — this calculator computes the math, not your legal eligibility.
Are the results gross or net of taxes?
Gross. The calculator shows earnings before taxes, benefits deductions, and other withholdings. Your take-home pay will be lower, and overtime earnings are generally taxed as ordinary income.
What is the effective hourly rate?
Your total gross annual earnings divided by every hour you work, including overtime. For example, $71,500 earned across 2,600 hours gives an effective rate of $27.50/hr — higher than the $25 base rate because the overtime premium is spread over all hours.
Can overtime hours be unpaid?
For nonexempt workers, hours beyond 40 in a US workweek must be paid at the overtime rate — unpaid overtime is a wage violation. Salaried exempt workers, however, usually receive no extra pay for extra hours. If you regularly work unpaid extra hours, the SalaryLab hourly wage calculator can show your true hourly rate.