Overtime Pay Calculator: Calculate Your OT Earnings

Overtime Pay Calculator

Overtime pay ensures fair compensation for extra hours worked. Here's how to calculate it accurately.

Federal Overtime Rules

Under FLSA:

• Overtime rate: 1.5× regular hourly rate
• Threshold: Hours exceeding 40 per workweek
• Applies to: Non-exempt employees

Calculation Formula

OT Pay = Regular Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours

Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Regular Rate) + (OT Hours × OT Rate)

Examples

Example 1: Simple Overtime

• Regular rate: $20/hour
• Hours worked: 48 hours
• Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800
• OT pay: 8 × $30 = $240
• Total: $1,040

Example 2: Multiple Rates

If you work at different rates:

• Rate 1: 30 hours × $18 = $540
• Rate 2: 15 hours × $22 = $330
• Total hours: 45 (5 hours OT)
• Weighted average: $870 ÷ 45 = $19.33
• OT rate: $19.33 × 1.5 = $29.00
• OT pay: 5 × $29.00 = $145
• Total: $870 + $145 = $1,015

State-Specific Overtime

California (Daily Overtime)

• Over 8 hours/day: 1.5× rate
• Over 12 hours/day: 2× rate
• 7th consecutive day: First 8 hrs at 1.5×, remaining at 2×

Other States with Daily OT

• Alaska: Over 8 hours/day
• Colorado: Over 12 hours/day
• Nevada: Over 8 hours/day (if rate < 1.5× minimum wage)

Overtime Calculation Table