How this Overtime Pay Calculator works
This tool uses hourly rate, hours worked, threshold and overtime multiplier to calculate the displayed estimate. Inputs remain editable so you can match your actual work schedule or pay arrangement.
Formula and assumptions
The result uses straightforward gross-pay arithmetic from the values entered above. It does not infer tax filing status, state withholding, benefits or payroll deductions.
Federal baseline: Covered, nonexempt employees generally must receive at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. State law or special rules can differ, so the threshold and multiplier are editable.
Example and planning tips
Use the pay rate and schedule from your offer letter, time sheet or pay statement. If your hours, premiums or paid weeks vary, test more than one scenario rather than treating a single estimate as guaranteed pay.
Important limitations
Employment rules can vary by worker classification, employer, state and locality. A calculator result does not determine whether a worker is legally entitled to overtime, holiday premiums, PTO or any other benefit.
Sources and methodology
Primary source: U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act overtime guidance. Last reviewed October 17, 2026.
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How to use this calculator
- Set Regular hourly rate (default 20).
- Set Hours worked (default 48).
- Set Overtime threshold (default 40).
- Set Overtime multiplier (default 1.5).
- Select Calculate to update the result. Reset restores the starting values.
This is an educational estimate. Actual payroll can differ because of taxes, benefit deductions, employer policies, worker classification, state/local law and payroll rounding.
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