Overtime Pay Calculator
Example: Regular hourly wage: 22 $ · Regular hours this week: 40 hours · Overtime hours this week: 8 hours · Overtime multiplier: 1.5 x
| Total weekly pay | $1,144 |
| Overtime pay | $264 |
| Regular pay | $880 |
Worked example
At $22 an hour, 40 regular hours pay $880. Eight overtime hours at time-and-a-half means $33 an hour, adding $264. Your total for the week is $1,144. Those 8 overtime hours earned $264 versus the $176 they would have paid at the regular rate — the extra $88 is the overtime premium, worth knowing before you agree to or turn down a long week.
Frequently asked questions
When am I legally entitled to overtime pay?
Under federal law, non-exempt employees must receive at least time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Whether you are exempt depends on your job duties and salary level, and some states have stricter daily-overtime rules. Check your state's labor department if you are unsure of your status.
What multiplier should I use?
Time-and-a-half (1.5x) is the federal standard for hours over 40 a week. Some employers or union contracts pay double time (2x) for holidays or hours beyond a daily threshold. Set the multiplier to match your specific situation; if part of your overtime is at a different rate, run the calculator separately for each block.
Is overtime pay taxed at a higher rate?
No, overtime is not taxed more heavily than regular pay. A big overtime week can push more of that paycheck into a higher withholding tier, which sometimes makes it look like more was taken out, but your actual tax rate on the year is unchanged. Any over-withholding comes back at tax time.
Does this include a shift differential?
Not directly. If you earn a night or weekend shift differential, add it to your base hourly wage before entering it, since overtime is generally calculated on your total regular rate of pay including such differentials. That raises both the regular and overtime figures.