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US overtime pay calculator

Calculate US overtime pay at 1.5× time-and-a-half and 2.0× double-time hourly rates under standard FLSA wage guidelines.

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FLSA standard is 40 hours/week
Total Gross Pay
Blended Average Rate

Base rate: $
Regular Pay
Overtime Pay (1.5×)
Double-Time Pay (2.0×)

Complies with US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations requiring non-exempt employees to receive 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.

About this tool

Calculate your overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Work out 1.5× time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, and 2.0× double-time pay for eligible shifts.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter your regular hourly wage ($/hr).
  2. 2 Enter regular hours worked (up to 40 hours) and overtime hours worked.
  3. 3 Optionally add double-time hours to see your total gross paycheck.

Questions

How is overtime calculated in the US?

Under federal FLSA rules, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.

When does double-time pay apply?

Federal law does not mandate double-time, but certain states (notably California) require double-time pay for work in excess of 12 hours in a workday or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day.

Who is eligible for overtime pay?

Most hourly employees and salaried workers earning below the federal salary threshold ($43,888/year in 2024) are non-exempt and legally entitled to overtime pay.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.