Overtime calculator

How it works

Under the federal FLSA, non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate (a 50% premium) for every hour over 40 in a workweek. California and some other states also require daily overtime and double time in certain cases, so check your state rules.

Worked example

A $20.00 regular rate means $30.00 per overtime hour. Six overtime hours in the week pay 6 × $30.00 = $180.00 on top of the 40 regular hours ($800.00), for $980.00 gross for the week.

Who is non-exempt?

Overtime applies to non-exempt employees. Executive, administrative and professional employees who meet the salary and duties tests are exempt; when in doubt, treat the role as non-exempt and confirm with counsel.

State rules to watch

California pays 1.5x after 8 hours in a workday and 2x after 12, plus rules for the seventh consecutive day. Other states, such as Alaska, Colorado and Nevada, also have daily overtime rules with their own thresholds. Always apply the rule that pays the employee more.

What this calculator does not include

• State daily overtime and double-time rules.
• Bonuses that must be included in the regular rate.
• Taxes and withholdings.