Free Overtime Pay Calculator (2026)

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Use our free overtime pay calculator to instantly calculate your overtime earnings. Whether you are paid time and a half or double time our overtime pay calculator gives you fast and accurate results. Updated for 2026 federal overtime rules. Simply enter your hourly rate and hours worked and our free overtime pay calculator does the rest. You can also estimate your full take-home pay with our Free Paycheck Calculator or convert your hourly rate to a yearly salary with our Free Hourly to Salary Calculator. Simply enter your hourly rate and hours worked and our free overtime pay calculator does the rest.

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Why Use Our Free Overtime Pay Calculator?

Our free overtime pay calculator is designed to help hourly and salaried employees quickly estimate their overtime earnings. Whether you work 5 extra hours a week or 20 this overtime pay calculator breaks down your regular pay, overtime pay, total pay per period, and estimated annual earnings. Knowing your overtime pay helps you budget better, negotiate your schedule, and make sure your paycheck is accurate. You can also estimate your full take-home pay with our Free Paycheck Calculator or convert your hourly rate to a yearly salary with our
Free Hourly to Salary Calculator.

How This Overtime Pay Calculator Works

Enter your regular hourly rate, the number of regular hours you work per week, and the number of overtime hours worked. Then select your overtime rate and pay period. Our calculator instantly shows your regular pay, overtime pay, total pay for the period, and an estimated annual earnings figure. Most overtime pay in the United States is calculated at time and a half meaning 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 hours per week. This free overtime pay calculator is designed to give you fast and accurate results in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions About Overtime Pay

Below are the most common questions we receive about our free overtime pay calculator and overtime pay in general.

What is overtime pay?

Overtime pay is additional compensation paid to employees who work more than 40 hours in a single work week. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) most employees are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 hours per week.

How is overtime pay calculated?

Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly rate by your overtime multiplier. For time and a half multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. For example, if you earn $20 per hour your overtime rate would be $30 per hour. Multiply that by the number of overtime hours worked to get your total overtime pay for the period.

Is overtime pay required by law?

Yes. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act most non exempt employees in the United States are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week. However, some employees are exempt from overtime including certain salaried workers, managers, and professionals. Check with your employer or visit the Department of Labor website at DOL.gov for more information about overtime eligibility.

Does overtime apply to salaried employees?

It depends on exemption status and salary thresholds. Learn more from the FLSA coverage and exemptions fact sheet. Salaried employees who earn below the FLSA overtime salary threshold and who perform non-exempt job duties are entitled to overtime pay. However, salaried employees classified as exempt, including many managers executives and professionals are not entitled to overtime. Your exemption status depends on both your salary level and your job duties.

What is double time pay?

Double time pay means you earn twice your regular hourly rate for each overtime hour worked. For example, if your regular rate is $25 per hour your double time rate would be $50 per hour. Double time is not required by federal law but some states like California require it after 12 hours worked in a single day. Some employers and union contracts also offer double time for holidays or weekend shifts.

Do all states follow the same overtime rules?

No. While federal law sets the floor, many states have higher standards. Check this directory of State Labor Offices to see your local regulations. California requires daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours. Alaska requires daily overtime after 8 hours. Colorado requires daily overtime after 12 hours. Nevada requires daily overtime after 8 hours if the employee earns less than 1.5 times the state minimum wage. Always check both federal and state labor laws to understand your full overtime rights.

How do I calculate my take-home pay after overtime?

This overtime pay calculator estimates your gross overtime earnings before taxes. To estimate your actual take-home pay after federal and state taxes use our Free Paycheck Calculator. Combining both tools gives you a complete picture of your earnings and deductions.

Understanding Overtime Pay Rules in 2026

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) most non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. Our free overtime pay calculator follows these federal guidelines to give you the most accurate estimate possible.

2026 Federal Overtime Salary Threshold

As of 2025 the FLSA salary threshold for overtime eligibility was set at $58,656 per year ($1,128 per week). Salaried employees earning below this threshold are generally entitled to overtime pay just like hourly workers. However, a federal court ruling in late 2024 blocked portions of the updated threshold so many employers still use the previous threshold of $35,568 per year ($684 per week). Check with your employer or visit DOL.gov for the latest guidance on overtime eligibility heading into 2026.

State Overtime Rules

While federal law sets the minimum standard for overtime pay some states have stricter overtime rules. For example, California requires daily overtime pay of 1.5 times the regular rate after 8 hours worked in a single day and double time after 12 hours in a single day. Other states like Colorado Alaska and Nevada also have daily overtime requirements. Always check your state labor laws in addition to federal rules to make sure you are receiving the correct overtime pay. For more information about California overtime rules visit the California Department of Industrial Relations website.

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