Overtime Calculator
Work out your overtime rate and total pay in seconds, or enter your hours day by day to see how much counts as regular, overtime and double time under your rule.
Two ways to calculate overtime
Quick mode. Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours and the overtime multiplier (1.5 for time-and-a-half). You get the overtime rate, the overtime pay and the total.
Week mode. Enter the hours for each of seven days and choose a rule: Federal, California, Alaska, Colorado or Nevada. The calculator splits the week into regular, overtime and double-time hours and adds up the pay.
Quick example at $20.00 per hour with 40 regular hours and 6 overtime hours: the overtime rate is $30.00, the overtime pay is $180.00 and the total is $980.00. At $18.50 with 40 regular hours and 5.5 overtime hours, the overtime rate is $27.75, overtime pay is $152.63 and the total is $892.63.
Overtime rules by state
- Federal (FLSA): at least 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily limit, and hours cannot be averaged across weeks.
- California: 1.5 times for hours over 8 up to 12 in a workday and for hours over 40 in a week; 2 times for hours over 12 in a day. On the seventh consecutive workday of a workweek, the first 8 hours are paid at 1.5 times and anything above at 2 times.
- Alaska: 1.5 times for hours over 8 in a day and over 40 in a week. It does not cover employers with fewer than 4 employees.
- Colorado: 1.5 times for hours over 12 in a workday, over 12 consecutive hours, or over 40 in a week. There is no double time.
- Nevada: daily overtime (over 8 hours in a workday) applies only to employees paid below 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage; everyone else gets overtime after 40 hours in a week.
Exempt employees, specific industries and union contracts can differ. For states not listed, the calculator uses the federal weekly rule, but state law can differ, so check your state labor department. This is not legal advice.
One 13-hour day under different rules
Suppose the only work in a week is one 13-hour day at $20.00 per hour.
| Rule | Regular | Overtime (1.5x) | Double time (2x) | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 13:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | $260.00 |
| Alaska | 8:00 | 5:00 | 0:00 | $310.00 |
| Colorado | 12:00 | 1:00 | 0:00 | $270.00 |
| California | 8:00 | 4:00 | 1:00 | $320.00 |
The same logic applies over a full week. A week of 10, 9, 13, 8 and 8 hours at $20.00 comes to $1,040.00 under the federal rule and $1,050.00 under California rules (40:00 regular, 7:00 overtime, 1:00 double time).
How the overtime rate is figured
Overtime is based on the regular rate, which is total weekly pay divided by total hours worked. The U.S. Department of Labor gives this example: $405 for 45 hours is a regular rate of $9.00, and the overtime premium is 5 hours times $4.50. For workers on one flat hourly rate with no bonuses, the regular rate is simply that rate. Bonuses and some other pay can change it, so Quick mode is a good estimate for a plain hourly wage.
To build the hours first, use the time card calculator. To see what your hourly rate means per year, try the hourly to salary calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How is overtime calculated in California?
California requires 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 8 up to 12 in a workday and for hours over 40 in a workweek, and 2 times for hours over 12 in a day. On the seventh consecutive workday of the workweek, the first 8 hours are paid at 1.5 times and the rest at 2 times. Exempt employees follow different rules.
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply by your overtime hours. At $20.00 per hour, the overtime rate is $30.00; 6 overtime hours add $180.00 to your regular pay.
When does overtime start under federal law?
After 40 hours in a workweek. The FLSA sets no daily limit and does not allow averaging hours over two or more weeks. Covered, non-exempt employees must receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for the extra hours.
Is overtime paid on weekends or holidays?
Not under federal law. The FLSA does not require extra pay for weekend or holiday work as such, only for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states and employers have their own rules.
How does Colorado calculate overtime?
Colorado requires 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week, over 12 in a workday, or over 12 consecutive hours. The calculation that gives the worker more pay applies, and there is no double time.
Does Nevada have daily overtime?
Only for employees paid below 1.5 times the Nevada minimum wage. For them, hours over 8 in a workday (unless they agreed to a four 10-hour day schedule) and over 40 in a week earn overtime. Higher-paid employees get overtime only after 40 hours in a week.
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