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Overtime Calculator: FLSA 1.5x Plus Take-Home

Use this overtime calculator to compute regular and overtime pay under the federal FLSA 1.5× rule. Enter your hourly rate plus weekly hours to see total gross pay before tax.

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Gross weekly pay$0.00
Net weekly pay$0.00
OT premium earned$0.00
Annualized gross$0
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How this calculator works

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5× their "regular rate" for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Some states (California, Alaska, Nevada, Colorado) also require 1.5× for hours over 8 in a single day.

gross = (reg_hours × rate) + (ot_hours × rate × multiplier)
multiplier
1.5× = time-and-a-half (FLSA minimum). 2× = double time (some union contracts, holidays).
rate
"Regular rate of pay" — straight hourly rate, plus shift differentials, non-discretionary bonuses (FLSA definition is broader than people expect)
premium
The "extra" portion: ot_hours × rate × (multiplier − 1)

If you're salaried-exempt (e.g., most professional/executive/administrative roles earning over $35,568/year as of 2024), you generally don't get FLSA overtime. The U.S. DOL is in the process of raising this threshold; check current rules at DOL.gov.

Source: Federal overtime rules — U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division. State-level daily-overtime rules — your state Department of Labor.

FAQ

What counts as 'overtime' under the FLSA?
Hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek (Sunday–Saturday in most cases). The FLSA does not require overtime for working weekends, holidays, or 9th hours in a day — only for crossing the 40-hour weekly threshold. Some states (CA, AK, NV, CO) layer additional daily-overtime rules on top.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed at exactly the same rate as regular pay — there's no special 'overtime tax bracket'. The only thing that may push more of your pay into a higher bracket is your total annual income, which OT can increase. Most workers see an effective tax rate of 22–32% on their OT dollars.
Can my employer offer comp time instead of overtime pay?
For private-sector workers under the FLSA, no — comp time (banked time off in lieu of OT pay) is generally illegal in the private sector. Public-sector employers (state, local government) have an exception. If your private employer is offering comp time instead of paying time-and-a-half, that's a wage violation worth investigating.
How is overtime pay calculated?
Federal FLSA rule: 1.5× your regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. $20/hour at 50 hours = 40 × $20 = $800 regular + 10 × $30 (OT) = $300 — total $1,100 gross. State laws can stack additional rules.
Does California have different overtime rules?
Yes — California uses DAILY overtime: 1.5× after 8 hours/day, 2× after 12 hours/day. Plus the federal weekly rule. California also requires 1.5× for the first 8 hours of the 7th consecutive day worked and 2× thereafter.
Is overtime pay taxed at a higher rate?
No — overtime is taxed at your normal income tax rate. The myth comes from withholding: payroll software often withholds at a higher 'supplemental wage' rate on the larger paycheck. The over-withholding gets refunded when you file your tax return.
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