Overtime Pay Calculator
Enter your hourly rate and hours worked. We apply the correct overtime rule for your state — including daily overtime and double time where they apply.
Your overtime breakdown
- Regular pay
- $1,000.00
- 40h
- Overtime (1.5x)
- $0.00
- 0h
- Double time (2x)
- $0.00
- 0h
- Total pay
- $1,000.00
- 40h total
| Day | Hours | Regular | OT 1.5x | 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rule applied: California: 1.5x after 8h/day; 1.5x after 40h/week; double time applies; 7th-day rule applies (CA Labor Code §510)
- Hours already paid at a daily premium do not count again toward the weekly 40-hour threshold (no pyramiding). Many workers (e.g., qualifying white-collar employees) are exempt from these rules.
- 7th-day rule applied because all 7 days have hours. If you did not work 7 consecutive days, day 7 uses the normal daily rule.
Official source: CA Labor Code §510 ↗
Want the full California breakdown? California overtime calculator →
How overtime is calculated
Federal baseline (FLSA)
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
State additions
Several states go further than federal law:
- California: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day; 2x after 12 hours in a day; 1.5x for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of a workweek, 2x after 8 hours that day.
- Alaska & Nevada: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day.
- Colorado: 1.5x after 12 hours in a day or 12 consecutive hours.
Formula
Overtime pay = overtime hours × hourly rate × 1.5
Double-time pay = double-time hours × hourly rate × 2
Total = regular pay + overtime pay + double-time pay
Pick your state below for the exact rule. U.S. Department of Labor – Overtime Pay
Overtime rules by state (2026)
| State | Weekly threshold | Daily overtime | Double time | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 40h | 8h | — | AK calculator → |
| California | 40h | 8h | Yes | CA calculator → |
| Colorado | 40h | 12h | — | CO calculator → |
| Kentucky | 40h | — | — | KY calculator → |
| Minnesota | 40h | — | — | MN calculator → |
| Nevada | 40h | 8h | — | NV calculator → |
| Oregon | 40h | 10h | — | OR calculator → |
More states coming soon — each state page launches only when it has its own verified rules and sources.
Overtime pay FAQs
How many hours before overtime kicks in?
40 hours per workweek under federal law. In California, Alaska and Nevada it can kick in after 8 hours in a single day.
Is overtime 1.5x or 2x?
Usually 1.5x. California is the main exception with 2x (double time) after 12 hours in a day or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday.
Are salaried employees entitled to overtime?
It depends on the FLSA exemption tests (salary basis + salary level + duties), not on the job title. Many salaried workers are misclassified.
Does my state follow federal overtime law?
Most states default to the FLSA (1.5x over 40/week). A handful add daily overtime or double-time rules — check your state page for the exact statute.
Is overtime pay taxed differently?
Overtime is taxed as ordinary income. The 2025 OBBBA law added a deduction on the half-time premium portion (2025–2028) — see our No Tax on Overtime Calculator.
Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Verify with your employer or a tax professional.