How to calculate overtime
Pay = rate × regular hours + rate × multiplier × overtime hours
Worked example. Total pay: $1,144.
Example inputs — Regular hourly rate: $22.00; Regular hours: 40; Overtime hours: 8; Overtime multiplier: Time and a half (1.5×). Starting values are illustrative.
From George Guju, founder of Calculyn · Educational calculator guidance, not professional advice.
How it works
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Some states and contracts require double time.
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Assumptions & limitations
- Gross (pre-tax) amounts unless stated.
- Uses the hours and weeks you enter.
Formula and assumptions reviewed October 2026 by the Calculyn team. How we build our calculators
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for overtime?
Most hourly workers do. Many salaried 'exempt' employees do not. Check with your employer or state labor department.