How your overtime pay adds up
Overtime pay is your regular pay plus extra hours paid at a higher rate: Total = (rate × regular hours) + (rate × multiplier × overtime hours). At $20 an hour with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours at time-and-a-half (1.5×), that is $800 regular + $300 overtime (10 × $30) = $1,100 for the week. The most common multiplier has its own tool, the time and a half calculator.
How to use this calculator
Enter your hourly rate, your regular hours, your overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier (1.5 for time-and-a-half, 2 for double time). The result breaks your pay into regular and overtime portions and shows your overtime hourly rate, so you can check a paycheck or plan extra shifts.
Overtime pay at different multipliers
For 10 overtime hours at a $20 base rate, the multiplier makes a clear difference:
| Multiplier | OT rate | OT pay (10 hrs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0× (none) | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| 1.5× (time and a half) | $30.00 | $300.00 |
| 2.0× (double time) | $40.00 | $400.00 |
When overtime applies
Under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees generally earn at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime or double-time rules, and salaried-exempt roles may not qualify. Check your state and contract — this calculator works for any rate and multiplier you enter.
From a weekly figure to a yearly one
This shows gross pay for one period, before tax. To see what a steady wage adds up to over a year, use the annual income calculator; to turn a salary back into an hourly rate for comparison, use the salary to hourly calculator.
These figures are an estimate for general information only and are not financial advice; consult a qualified professional before making money decisions.
Frequently asked questions
- How is overtime pay calculated?
- Multiply your hourly rate by the overtime multiplier (usually 1.5) to get the overtime rate, then multiply by overtime hours. Add that to your regular pay for the total.
- What is time and a half?
- Time and a half means 1.5 times your normal hourly rate. At $20 an hour, time-and-a-half overtime pays $30 per overtime hour.
- When do I get overtime in the US?
- Federal law generally requires at least 1.5× pay for non-exempt employees working more than 40 hours in a workweek. Some states have additional daily or double-time rules.
- Is overtime taxed more?
- Overtime is taxed at the same rates as regular income, but a larger paycheck can push more of your pay into a higher withholding bracket for that period. Your annual tax depends on total income.
- What is double time?
- Double time is 2× your regular rate, sometimes required for holidays or very long shifts depending on state law or your contract. Enter 2 as the multiplier to calculate it.