Overtime Calculator – Time & a Half Pay

Overtime pay compensates workers for hours beyond the standard work week, typically 40 hours in the US. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees receive at least 1.5x their regular rate for overtime hours. Worked example: at $20/hour, a 46-hour week pays 40 × $20 + 6 × $30 (time and a half) = $980. Work 8 of those hours on a double-time holiday and the week climbs to 38 × $20 + 8 × $40 = $1,080.

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   Step 1

   Enter your regular hours (usually up to 40)

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   Step 2

   Input overtime hours worked beyond regular schedule

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   Step 3

   Enter your standard hourly rate

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   Step 4

   Select overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x)

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   Step 5

   Calculator computes regular pay, overtime pay, and total

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  FLSA requires 1.5x pay for hours over 40/week for non-exempt employees

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  Some states (California) require daily overtime after 8 hours

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  Salaried employees may be exempt from overtime depending on duties and salary

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  Double time is often required for hours over 60/week or on holidays

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  Keep records of all hours worked to ensure proper overtime compensation

• Not Knowing Exemption Status

• Ignoring State Laws

• Calculating on Wrong Base Rate

• Averaging Hours Across Weeks