Overtime Pay Calculator

About Overtime Pay

Overtime compensation provides premium pay for non-exempt employees who work hours exceeding standard statutory weekly or daily thresholds.

Formulas

• Regular Hours: Minimum of (Hours Worked, Overtime Threshold)
• Overtime Hours: Maximum of (0, Hours Worked - Overtime Threshold)
• Regular Pay: Regular Hours × Base Hourly Rate
• Overtime Pay: Overtime Hours × (Base Hourly Rate × Multiplier)
• Total Pay: Regular Pay + Overtime Pay

Worked Example

Working 48 hours in a single week at a base rate of $25.00/hour with time-and-a-half (1.5x) after 40 hours:

• Regular Pay: 40 hours × $25.00 = $1,000.00
• Overtime Hours: 48 - 40 = 8 hours
• Overtime Hourly Rate: $25.00 × 1.5 = $37.50/hour
• Overtime Pay: 8 hours × $37.50 = $300.00
• Gross Paycheck Total: $1,000.00 + $300.00 = $1,300.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rule?

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

Does holiday or paid sick leave count toward overtime?

No. Standard labor rules dictate that only actual physical hours worked count toward the 40-hour threshold.

When does double time apply?

Double time (2.0x base pay) typically applies when working beyond 12 hours in a single day or working on statutory company holidays, as stipulated by union contracts or regional law.

Are exempt salaried workers entitled to overtime?

Employees classified as executive, administrative, or professional who earn above statutory salary minimums are generally exempt from overtime pay requirements.