Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half, double time and total weekly gross.
Enter your values
Enter the regular hourly rate in $.
Enter the regular hours in hrs.
Enter the overtime hours (1.5×) in hrs.
Enter the double-time hours (2×) in hrs.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Total gross pay
- $1,144.00
- Regular pay
- $880.00
- Overtime pay
- $264.00
- Double-time pay
- $0.00
- Effective hourly rate
- $23.83
Quick answer
US overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a week, with some employers paying 2× on holidays.
Overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × overtime hours
At a glance
| What it does | Time-and-a-half, double time and total weekly gross. |
|---|---|
| Category | Finance |
| Inputs needed | Regular hourly rate, Regular hours, Overtime hours (1.5×), Double-time hours (2×) |
| Main output | Total gross pay |
| Formula | Overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × overtime hours |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Overtime Pay Calculator
- 1Enter your regular hourly rate.
- 2Split the week into regular, 1.5× and 2× hours.
- 3Read the gross pay for the week.
Inputs explained
- Regular hourly rate($)
- Enter the regular hourly rate in $.
- Regular hours(hrs)
- Enter the regular hours in hrs.
- Overtime hours (1.5×)(hrs)
- Enter the overtime hours (1.5×) in hrs.
- Double-time hours (2×)(hrs)
- Enter the double-time hours (2×) in hrs.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Regular hourly rate22 $
- Regular hours40 hrs
- Overtime hours (1.5×)8 hrs
- Double-time hours (2×)0 hrs
Results
- Total gross pay$1,144.00
- Regular pay$880.00
- Overtime pay$264.00
- Double-time pay$0.00
- Effective hourly rate$23.83
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for overtime?
Non-exempt employees under the FLSA. Salaried exempt roles above the threshold generally do not receive overtime.
Is overtime taxed higher?
No. It can push a paycheck into a higher withholding band temporarily, but the annual tax rate on the income is unchanged.
What do I need to enter into the Overtime Pay Calculator?
Just 4 values: regular hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours (1.5×), double-time hours (2×). Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Overtime Pay Calculator work out the answer?
US overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a week, with some employers paying 2× on holidays. It applies the formula Overtime pay = rate × 1.5 × overtime hours and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Overtime Pay Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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