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Overtime Calculator (Time and a Half & Double Time)

Calculate time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double-time (2.0x) overtime pay and gross paycheck earnings.

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How to Use the Overtime Calculator

1Enter your regular base hourly wage rate (e.g. $24.00/hr).
2Enter your regular standard hours worked (up to 40 hours).
3Enter your overtime hours worked (time and a half at 1.5x).
4Optionally enter double-time hours (2.0x) and view your total gross paycheck.

Formula & How It Works

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Formula

Total Pay = (Regular Hours × Base Rate) + (Overtime Hours × Base Rate × 1.5)

Under the FLSA, covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rate of pay.

Worked Examples

48-Hour Workweek at $25/hr

Input: $25.00/hr base rate, 40 regular hours, 8 overtime hours

Explanation: Overtime rate = $25 × 1.5 = $37.50. 8 × $37.50 = $300.

Result: Regular Pay: $1,000 | Overtime Pay: $300 (8 hrs @ $37.50/hr) | Total Gross: $1,300

Holiday Double Time

Input: $30.00/hr, 40 regular hours, 5 OT hours, 8 double-time hours

Explanation: Regular ($1,200) + OT ($225) + Double time ($480) = $1,705.

Result: Gross Earnings: $1,705.00

Frequently Asked Questions

When does overtime pay begin?▼

Federal FLSA law requires overtime after 40 hours worked in a standard 7-day workweek. Some states (like California) also require overtime for hours worked over 8 in a single workday.

What is time and a half?▼

Time and a half is 1.5 times an employee's regular hourly rate. For example, if you earn $20/hour, your overtime rate is $30/hour.

Does this calculate net take-home pay after taxes?▼

This tool calculates gross earnings before tax withholdings. Taxes vary by federal, state, and local brackets.

Is this financial advice?▼

For information only, not financial advice.

Last reviewed & updated: 2026-03-29

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