Overtime pay is additional compensation earned for hours worked beyond your regular schedule, typically calculated at time and a half (1.5x) your regular hourly rate. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. The overtime calculator automates this by converting your salary to an hourly rate if needed, then multiplying by the overtime multiplier and overtime hours. For example, $20/hr × 1.5 = $30/hr overtime rate, then $30 × 5 hours = $150 overtime pay.

Time and a half means your overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate—50% more than your base pay. This is the standard overtime multiplier required by FLSA. When using an overtime calculator, selecting time and a half (1.5x) multiplies your hourly rate by 1.5. For instance, if you earn $24/hr regularly, time and a half is $36/hr for overtime hours. The OT calculator makes these time and a half calculations instant and accurate.

To calculate overtime for salaried employees, the overtime calculator first converts your annual or monthly salary into an hourly rate. For annual salary, divide by 2,080 hours (40 × 52 weeks). For monthly, divide by 173.2 hours (40 × 4.33 weeks). Then apply the overtime multiplier the same as hourly employees. Example: $52,000 annual ÷ 2,080 = $25/hr, then 10 overtime hours at time and a half = $25 × 1.5 × 10 = $375 overtime pay. Note that only non-exempt salaried employees qualify for overtime under FLSA.

Overtime pay is not taxed at a different rate than regular pay—all wages are taxed together under the same tax brackets. However, when you earn overtime, your larger paycheck may push more income into higher tax brackets for that pay period. The overtime calculator shows gross overtime pay before taxes. Your take-home pay depends on total income, filing status, and withholdings. The tax rate on overtime versus regular hours is identical—only the gross pay is higher at time and a half rates.

The standard overtime multiplier in the United States is 1.5x (time and a half) under FLSA. This is the minimum overtime rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. When using the overtime calculator, select 1.5x for typical calculations. However, some situations require higher multipliers: double time (2x) for holidays or seventh consecutive day, 2.5x for extended shifts, or 3x for rare circumstances. The OT calculator supports all these multipliers. Always check your contract and state overtime laws for which multiplier applies.

No, weekends do not automatically qualify for overtime under federal FLSA rules. The overtime calculator applies overtime based on total weekly hours, not which days you work. Under federal law, overtime is determined by working over 40 hours in a workweek, regardless of whether those hours fall on weekdays or weekends. However, some states (like California) require overtime after 8 hours per day. Union contracts may specify weekend premiums. Check your employment contract and state overtime laws for weekend pay rules.

Under federal FLSA regulations, overtime begins after 40 hours worked in a workweek for non-exempt employees. When using the overtime calculator, any hours beyond 40 in a single workweek qualify for time and a half pay. Some states have different thresholds—California requires overtime after 8 hours per day and double time after 12 hours. The overtime calculator uses the 40-hour threshold unless specified otherwise. Note the 40-hour rule applies per workweek, not per pay period.

In most cases, yes—employers can require overtime work under federal law, and refusing mandatory overtime can be grounds for discipline. However, employers must pay proper overtime rates (typically time and a half) as calculated in the overtime calculator. FLSA doesn't limit how many hours you can be required to work, only that non-exempt employees receive proper overtime pay for hours over 40 per week. Some exceptions exist: union contracts may limit mandatory overtime, and certain states restrict it in specific industries like healthcare.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law establishing overtime pay requirements in the United States. FLSA requires covered employers to pay non-exempt employees overtime at 1.5 times (time and a half) their regular hourly rate for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. The overtime calculator implements FLSA's overtime formulas. Under FLSA, employees are classified as exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt employees qualify for overtime pay—typically hourly workers and lower-paid salaried employees. Exempt employees (managers, professionals earning above $684/week) do not receive overtime regardless of hours worked.

The overtime calculator automatically converts salary using standard formulas. Annual salary: divide by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). Monthly salary: divide by 173.2 hours (40 hours × 4.33 weeks). Weekly salary: divide by 40 hours. Example: $50,000 annual ÷ 2,080 = $24.04/hr. With 10 overtime hours, the OT calculator computes time and a half at $24.04 × 1.5 = $36.06/hr, resulting in $360.60 overtime pay. These conversions are essential for calculating accurate time and a half overtime for salaried employees.