Overtime Calculator
Calculate your overtime pay in seconds. Enter your hourly rate and overtime hours to see gross and net amounts instantly.
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Free calculators for overtime pay, tax estimates, and California-specific rules.
Calculate overtime pay with 1.5x and 2x rates. Includes tax estimates.
CA-specific daily and weekly overtime rules. Auto-detects double time.
Why Use an Overtime Calculator?
Calculating overtime pay by hand is error-prone and time-consuming. A single mistake in rate calculation can mean underpayment or compliance issues. Different rules apply for federal law (FLSA) and state laws like California, which adds daily overtime that federal law does not require. Manual calculations become even more complex when factoring in double time rates, consecutive workday rules, and tax withholdings. Our calculators handle all of these scenarios automatically, reducing errors and saving you time. Instead of pulling out a spreadsheet or doing math on paper, get accurate results in seconds.
How It Works
Enter Your Rate
Input your hourly wage in the first field. This is your base rate before any overtime multipliers are applied. If you are salaried, divide your weekly salary by 40 to get your hourly equivalent.
Get Instant Results
See your overtime pay calculated at 1.5x (time and a half) or 2x (double time) rates. Results update in real-time as you type, with no submit button needed. The calculation follows FLSA federal standards.
View Tax Estimates
For a more complete picture, use the full calculator to add your estimated tax rate. This shows you the difference between gross overtime pay and what you will actually take home after federal and state withholdings.
Why Choose Us
Instant Results
No waiting, no loading screens. Results update as you type each digit. Perfect for quick estimates during salary negotiations or paycheck verification.
Tax Estimates
See after-tax amounts alongside gross pay. Most overtime calculators only show pre-tax figures, leaving you to guess what you will actually receive.
California Rules
Full support for California Labor Code: daily overtime for hours over 8, double time for hours over 12, and automatic 7th consecutive workday calculations.
Mobile Friendly
Optimized for phones and tablets. Large touch targets, responsive layout, and no app download required. Calculate your pay anywhere, anytime.
Private & Secure
All calculations happen in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or log any of your wage data. Your financial information stays on your device.
No Ads or Distractions
Clean, focused interface with no pop-ups, banners, or interruptions. Just the calculator you need to get accurate results quickly.
Accurate Calculations
Our formulas are based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) federal overtime rules and California Labor Code Section 510. The standard 1.5x multiplier applies to hours over 40 per week under federal law, while California adds daily overtime thresholds. Always verify final amounts with your employer or HR department for official payroll, as individual company policies and local regulations may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under federal law (FLSA), overtime is paid at 1.5x your regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. California adds daily overtime: 1.5x for hours over 8 in a single day, and 2x (double time) for hours over 12 in a day. Some states have additional rules, but federal law sets the minimum standard.
No, overtime is taxed as regular income at the same federal and state rates as your base wages. However, a large overtime paycheck may be withheld at a higher rate because payroll systems assume you earn that amount every pay period. This is a withholding issue, not an actual higher tax rate. Any over-withholding is refunded when you file your tax return.
Non-exempt employees under FLSA are entitled to overtime. This generally includes hourly workers and some salaried employees earning below the DOL salary threshold ($684 per week as of 2024). Exempt employees, typically salaried managers and professionals meeting specific duties tests, do not qualify for overtime under federal law.
1.5x (time and a half) is the standard overtime rate under federal law for hours over 40 per week. 2x (double time) is a California-specific requirement for hours worked over 12 in a single day, or for all hours worked on the 7th consecutive day in a workweek. Double time is not required under federal FLSA.
Yes, completely free. No signup required, no fees, no ads, and no premium features locked behind a paywall. Use the calculator as often as you need for personal paycheck estimates or professional payroll planning.
Yes. Use our dedicated California Overtime Calculator for full compliance with California Labor Code. It automatically applies daily overtime rules (over 8 hours), double time thresholds (over 12 hours), and seventh consecutive day calculations that federal law does not require.