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How to use the Overtime Calculator
- 1Enter your regular hourly rate.
- 2Choose federal, California or custom overtime rules.
- 3Enter the hours you worked each day to see regular, overtime and double-time pay.
How overtime is calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour over 40 in a workweek. Example: 46 hours at $25 an hour is 40 × $25 = $1,000 plus 6 × $37.50 = $225, for $1,225.
California also requires daily overtime: 1.5× for hours over 8 in a day (up to 12), 2× for hours over 12 in a day, and on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek 1.5× for the first 8 hours and 2× after that.
Who gets overtime?
Most hourly workers are non-exempt and must receive overtime. Salaried employees can be exempt if they meet the duties tests and earn at least the federal salary threshold of $684 a week; some states set higher thresholds. Alaska, Nevada and Colorado also have forms of daily overtime, and union contracts can be more generous.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half for $20 an hour?
$30 an hour (20 × 1.5). Double time would be $40 an hour.
Do paid holidays and sick days count toward 40 hours?
Under federal law, only hours actually worked count toward overtime, so paid time off usually doesn't. Some employers and contracts count it anyway.
Is overtime taxed more?
Overtime is taxed as ordinary income, so it isn't taxed at a special higher rate; a bigger paycheck can make withholding look higher. Tax rules for overtime may change, so check current IRS guidance at tax time.