Regular Pay
$0.00
Overtime Pay
$0.00
Overtime Hours
0
Total Gross Pay
$0.00
Pay Breakdown
| Hourly Rate | $0.00 |
| Overtime Rate (1.5x) | $0.00 |
| Regular Hours | 0 |
| Overtime Hours | 0 |
| Regular Pay | $0.00 |
| Overtime Pay | $0.00 |
| Total Gross Pay | $0.00 |
How Overtime Pay Works in the US
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single work week. This is commonly called "time and a half."
Formula: Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours x (Hourly Rate x 1.5)
Example Calculation
If you earn $20 per hour and work 45 hours in a week: Your regular pay is 40 hours x $20 = $800. Your overtime pay is 5 hours x $30 (1.5 x $20) = $150. Your total gross pay is $800 + $150 = $950.
FLSA Rules and Exemptions
- Non-exempt hourly employees are entitled to overtime after 40 hours per week.
- Some salaried employees classified as "exempt" (executive, administrative, professional) may not qualify for overtime.
- The FLSA does not require overtime pay for weekends, holidays, or nights unless those hours push the total past 40.
- State laws may provide additional protections beyond the federal FLSA minimum.
- Certain industries (healthcare, transportation, agriculture) have special overtime rules.
Important Notes
- This calculator provides estimates based on standard FLSA rules. Always verify with your employer or a labor law professional.
- Some states require daily overtime (over 8 hours in a day) or double time for certain conditions.
- This calculator uses a standard 40-hour work week threshold for overtime.