Overtime Pay & Time-and-a-Half Calculator
Calculate your total overtime pay and gross wages at 1.5x (time-and-a-half) and 2.0x (double-time).
Earnings Summary Across Pay Horizons
| Horizon | Regular Wages | Overtime Premium | Total Gross Wages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly (1 Week) | $1,120.00 | $336.00 | $1,456.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (2 Weeks) | $2,240.00 | $672.00 | $2,912.00 |
| Monthly (~4.33 Weeks) | $4,853.33 | $1,456.00 | $6,309.33 |
| Annualized (52 Weeks) | $58,240.00 | $17,472.00 | $75,712.00 |
⚖️ FLSA Overtime Law & Discretionary Bonuses
Under US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, non-exempt hourly employees cannot waive their right to overtime pay. Furthermore, if you receive non-discretionary production bonuses or commissions, your employer is legally required to factor those payments back into your "regular rate" when calculating your 1.5x overtime multiplier for that work period.
About this tool
How to use it
- Enter your base regular hourly pay rate and standard weekly scheduled hours (typically 40 hours).
- Enter any 1.5x overtime hours worked (time-and-a-half) and 2.0x hours (double-time Sunday or holiday shifts).
- Select your pay frequency (Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly) and local currency.
- Review your gross paycheck total, effective blended hourly rate, and multi-horizon earnings table.
Why it matters
Hourly shift workers, manufacturing technicians, nurses, and logistics drivers rely on overtime premiums to bolster earnings. However, manually estimating time-and-a-half or mixed double-time shifts across bi-weekly paystubs is error-prone. An automated calculator ensures you are compensated for every earned minute.
When to use it
Use this tool to forecast your take-home gross pay before volunteering for extra weekend shifts or to audit your employer's paystub calculations.
Good to know
Complies with US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations requiring 1.5x minimum pay for hours exceeding 40 per workweek.
Common questions
What is time-and-a-half?
Time-and-a-half is 1.5 times an employee's standard hourly rate. For example, an employee earning $20/hour earns $30/hour ($20 x 1.5) for all qualifying overtime hours.
When does double-time apply?
Double-time (2.0x regular pay) is not federally mandated in the US, but is legally required in California for work beyond 12 hours in a single workday or work past 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day. It is also standard union/company policy for Sunday or major public holiday shifts.
Does overtime get taxed at a higher rate?
Overtime is taxed as ordinary income at the exact same tax brackets as regular wages. However, because a large overtime check temporarily places you into a higher annualized withholding bracket, payroll software may withhold slightly more taxes on that specific paycheck. Any excess withheld is refunded when filing annual tax returns.
Is my wage data private?
Yes! All salary and wage arithmetic is computed directly in your browser memory. No income numbers are ever transmitted or saved.