Overtime Pay Calculator 2026: FLSA Time-and-a-Half & Double Time Rates
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a workweek. This means a worker earning $25/hour receives $37.50/hour for overtime. For someone consistently working 50 hours per week, overtime adds $18,750 to their base annual salary of $52,000, boosting total earnings to $70,750 — a 36% increase that many workers do not calculate when evaluating their true compensation.
Not all workers qualify for overtime. The FLSA exempts salaried employees who earn above the salary threshold ($43,888/year as of 2024, with increases proposed) and whose job duties meet executive, administrative, professional, computer, or outside sales criteria. Misclassification of employees as exempt is one of the most common labor law violations — if you are salaried but your duties do not meet exemption tests, you may be entitled to overtime pay. California and a few other states have stricter overtime rules, including daily overtime after 8 hours.
This calculator helps you convert pay rates across all frequencies and compute the impact of overtime hours on your annual earnings. Enter your regular hourly rate or salary, and see how additional hours at 1.5x (and 2x for applicable situations) affect your total compensation.
Key Data & Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FLSA Overtime Rate | 1.5x regular rate (time-and-a-half) |
| Overtime Threshold | 40 hours per workweek |
| FLSA Exempt Salary Threshold | $43,888/year ($844/week) |
| California Daily OT | 1.5x after 8 hrs/day, 2x after 12 hrs |
| California Weekly OT | 1.5x after 40 hrs, 2x after 12 hrs/day |
| Double Time (where applicable) | 2x regular rate |
| Exempt Job Categories | Executive, Admin, Professional, Computer, Sales |
Pre-Calculated Examples
| Scenario | Gross | Net / Result | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20/hr + 5 OT hrs/wk | $20/hr regular | $46,600/year | $41,600 base + $7,800 OT (5hrs x $30 x 52wks) |
| $30/hr + 10 OT hrs/wk | $30/hr regular | $85,800/year | $62,400 base + $23,400 OT (10hrs x $45 x 52wks) |
| $25/hr + 5 OT hrs/wk | $25/hr regular | $61,750/year | $52,000 base + $9,750 OT (5hrs x $37.50 x 52wks) |
| $40/hr + 8 OT hrs/wk | $40/hr regular | $108,160/year | $83,200 base + $24,960 OT (8hrs x $60 x 52wks) |
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Who Uses This Calculator?
Weekly overtime tracking
Calculate how many overtime hours you work per week and the annual earnings impact to determine whether the extra hours are worth the time commitment.
Exempt classification check
Verify whether your salary and job duties qualify for FLSA overtime exemption, and calculate owed overtime if you are misclassified.
Overtime vs second job
Compare earning overtime at 1.5x your current rate versus taking a second job at a regular rate to determine which option maximizes your hourly earnings.
Shift scheduling optimisation
For managers, calculate overtime costs for different staffing schedules to minimize overtime expense while meeting coverage requirements.