Overtime Calculator

Calculate overtime pay at time-and-a-half or double time. See regular, overtime, and total weekly and annual earnings.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: IRS — Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide

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Overtime Multiplier

Total Weekly Pay

$1,375.00

Total Annual Pay

$71,500.00

Effective Hourly Rate

$27.50

50 hrs/week

Overtime Rate

$37.50/hr

Pay Breakdown

Weekly | Monthly | Annual
Regular Pay (40 hrs @ $25.00/hr)$1,000.00 | $4,333.33 | $52,000.00
Overtime Pay (10 hrs @ $37.50/hr)$375.00 | $1,625.00 | $19,500.00
Total Pay$1,375.00 | $5,958.33 | $71,500.00

Summary

Base Hourly Rate$25.00/hr
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$37.50/hr
Effective Hourly Rate$27.50/hr
Total Hours Per Week50 hours
Overtime % of Total Pay27.3%
Annual Overtime Earnings$19,500.00

Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states (e.g., California) require daily overtime after 8 hours. These figures are pre-tax gross pay.

Use the Overtime Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Working past your standard hours pays more, and this tool pins down exactly how much, whether your extra hours earn time-and-a-half or double time. With wages and the cost of living still shifting heading into 2026, a clear split of your regular, overtime, and total pay, weekly and annual, helps you budget and confirm you are being paid correctly for the additional hours.

The math rests on your regular hourly rate and how many overtime hours you log. Under time-and-a-half, the overtime rate is your hourly rate multiplied by 1.5; under double time, it is the hourly rate times 2. That overtime rate, applied to your overtime hours and added to your regular earnings (regular hours times the hourly rate), yields total weekly pay. Multiply that weekly figure by 52 weeks for the annual total.

Check your employer's overtime policy before relying on these numbers, since some workplaces set thresholds or rates that go beyond federal or state minimums. Unpaid breaks and lunch periods can trim your counted hours and change the overtime owed. Note too that this tool works in gross terms and does not subtract pre-tax deductions or contributions.

Example: Overtime Pay for a Retail Associate in 2026

  1. 1 Sarah, a retail associate in 2026, earns $18.50 per hour. Last week, she worked 45 hours, with 5 hours at time-and-a-half.
  2. 2 Regular Pay: 40 hours * $18.50/hour = $740.00. Overtime Rate: $18.50 * 1.5 = $27.75/hour. Overtime Pay: 5 hours * $27.75/hour = $138.75.
  3. 3 Total Weekly Pay: $740.00 + $138.75 = $878.75. Total Annual Pay: $878.75 * 52 weeks = $45,700.50.
  4. 4 This example shows Sarah's total earnings, including her regular and overtime pay, for the week and projected annually. This helps her understand the financial benefit of her extra work hours.

Source: IRS — Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How is overtime pay calculated?
Federal law (FLSA) requires 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. If your regular rate is $20/hour, overtime is $30/hour. Some states have daily overtime rules as well.
Are salaried employees eligible for overtime?
It depends on your salary level and job duties. In 2026, salaried employees earning below the FLSA threshold who perform non-exempt duties are entitled to overtime. Exempt employees in executive, administrative, or professional roles generally are not.
Is overtime taxed at a higher rate?
Overtime is not taxed at a special higher rate. However, the extra income may push some of your earnings into a higher tax bracket, resulting in higher marginal tax on those additional dollars.