Overtime Calculator — Calculate Time and a Half 1.5x Pay
Calculate your overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular rate. Also calculate double time (2x) for holidays and weekends. Includes after-tax estimate.
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Hourly Rate
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Regular Hours
max 80
hrs
Overtime Hours
max 40
hrs
1.5× — $30.00/hr
Double Time Hours
max 40
hrs
2× — $40.00/hr
Regular Pay
40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime Pay (1.5×)
0 hrs × $30.00$0.00
Double Time (2×)
0 hrs × $40.00$0.00
Total Gross PayRegular + Overtime + Double Time
$800.00
After-Tax Take-Home
Federal est. (single filer, 2026)
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Quick Example
$20/hr, 40 regular + 10 overtime hours:
Regular $800 + Overtime $300 (10×$30) = Total $1,100
Regular $800 + Overtime $300 (10×$30) = Total $1,100
Disclaimer: Results are estimates only. Tax uses 2026 federal brackets for single filers with $15,000 standard deduction. State/local taxes not included. Consult a tax professional for exact figures.
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Overtime Rules Explained — When Do You Get Time and a Half?
Overtime rules can be confusing. Here is what you need to know about time and a half, double time, and when you qualify for extra pay.
What Is Time and a Half?
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for every hour of overtime. If your regular rate is $20 per hour, your overtime rate is $30 per hour. If your regular rate is $25 per hour, your overtime rate is $37.50 per hour. If your regular rate is $30 per hour, your overtime rate is $45 per hour.
When Do You Get Overtime Pay?
Under federal law, you get overtime pay for any hours you work over 40 in a single workweek. It does not matter if you work 10 hours on Monday or 12 hours on Tuesday. Only the total hours for the entire week matter. If your total is over 40, you get overtime pay for every hour above 40.
What Is Double Time?
Double time means you earn 2 times your regular hourly rate. This is less common than time and a half. Some employers offer double time for working on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day. Some union contracts require double time for any work over 12 hours in a single day. Double time is not required by federal law. It depends on your employer or your union agreement.
Who Qualifies for Overtime?
Most hourly workers qualify for overtime pay. If you are paid by the hour and work more than 40 hours in a week, your employer must pay you time and a half. Some salaried workers do not qualify for overtime. These are called exempt employees. To be exempt, you must earn at least $35,568 per year and perform certain job duties like management or professional work.
What Does Not Count as Overtime?
Paid time off like vacation days, sick days, and holidays do not count toward your 40-hour overtime threshold. Only actual hours worked count. If you work 38 hours and take 8 hours of vacation, you do not get overtime because you only worked 38 hours.
Example of Overtime Calculation
Let us say you earn $20 per hour and work 48 hours in a week. Your first 40 hours pay $800 at your regular rate. Your next 8 hours are overtime at $30 per hour, adding $240. Your total weekly pay is $1,040.
Use our calculator above to see exactly how much overtime adds to your paycheck. Enter your regular rate, regular hours, and overtime hours.
Real Example — $20 per Hour with 10 Overtime Hours
Let us walk through a real example. Meet Sarah. She earns $20 per hour and works 50 hours in a single week. Here is exactly how her overtime pay is calculated.
Sarah’s Work Week
Regular hourly rate: $20 per hour
Regular hours worked: 40 hours
Overtime hours worked: 10 hours
Total hours: 50 hours
Step 1 — Calculate Regular Pay
Sarah’s regular pay is her regular rate times her regular hours. $20 times 40 hours equals $800.
Step 2 — Calculate Overtime Rate
Overtime rate is 1.5 times the regular rate. $20 times 1.5 equals $30 per hour for overtime.
Step 3 — Calculate Overtime Pay
Sarah worked 10 overtime hours at $30 per hour. 10 times $30 equals $300.
Step 4 — Calculate Total Gross Pay
Add regular pay and overtime pay. $800 plus $300 equals $1,100.
Step 5 — What If Sarah Also Worked Double Time?
If Sarah worked 8 hours on a holiday at double time, her double time rate would be $40 per hour. 8 times $40 equals $320. Her total would be $800 plus $300 plus $320 equals $1,420 for the week.
What If Sarah Earns a Different Rate?
Here is how overtime pay changes at different hourly rates with 10 overtime hours.
At $15 per hour, regular pay for 40 hours is $600. Overtime rate is $22.50. Overtime pay for 10 hours is $225. Total gross pay is $825.
At $20 per hour, regular pay for 40 hours is $800. Overtime rate is $30. Overtime pay for 10 hours is $300. Total gross pay is $1,100.
At $25 per hour, regular pay for 40 hours is $1,000. Overtime rate is $37.50. Overtime pay for 10 hours is $375. Total gross pay is $1,375.
At $30 per hour, regular pay for 40 hours is $1,200. Overtime rate is $45. Overtime pay for 10 hours is $450. Total gross pay is $1,650.
At $40 per hour, regular pay for 40 hours is $1,600. Overtime rate is $60. Overtime pay for 10 hours is $600. Total gross pay is $2,200.
What If Sarah Works 50 Hours Every Week?
If Sarah works 50 hours every week for 52 weeks, her regular annual pay would be $41,600. Her overtime pay would add $15,600 per year. Her total annual pay would be $57,200.
What If Sarah Works 60 Hours Every Week?
If Sarah works 60 hours every week (40 regular + 20 overtime), her regular pay is $800 per week. Overtime pay is 20 hours at $30 equals $600. Total weekly pay is $1,400. Annual pay would be $72,800. That is $31,200 more per year than working only 40 hours.
Important Note About Taxes
Overtime pay is taxed at your regular tax rate. Some workers think overtime is taxed at a higher rate. This is not true. Overtime is added to your regular income and taxed at your normal marginal tax rate. However, more tax is withheld from overtime checks because the system assumes you earn that amount every week. You get the difference back as a refund when you file your taxes.
Use Our Calculator Above
Try our calculator above. Enter your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime hours. Check the after-tax box to see your take-home pay. See exactly how much overtime adds to your paycheck.
Overtime and Taxes — What You Need to Know
Many workers believe overtime pay is taxed at a higher rate. This is one of the most common misunderstandings about overtime. Here is the truth.
Overtime Is Taxed at Your Regular Rate
Overtime pay is not taxed at a special higher rate. It is added to your regular income and taxed at your normal marginal tax rate. If you are in the 22 percent tax bracket, your overtime is also taxed at 22 percent.
Why Does My Overtime Check Look Smaller?
Even though overtime is taxed at your regular rate, you may notice that your overtime paycheck has more tax withheld. Here is why. The tax withholding system assumes you earn the same amount every week. When you work overtime, your paycheck is larger. The system thinks you will earn that larger amount all year and withholds more tax.
You get the difference back as a refund when you file your taxes. You are not paying more tax on overtime. You are just paying it earlier.
Example of Overtime Withholding
Let us say you normally earn $1,000 per week. Your employer withholds tax based on $52,000 per year. When you work overtime, you earn $1,400 per week. Your employer withholds tax based on $72,800 per year. The extra withholding comes back to you as a refund.
Should You Turn Down Overtime Because of Taxes?
No. You should never turn down overtime because of taxes. You always keep more money than you pay in taxes. If you earn an extra $100 in overtime, you might pay $22 in taxes and keep $78. You are still ahead by $78.
How Much Overtime Do You Actually Keep?
Here is what you actually keep from overtime pay at different tax brackets.
At the 12 percent tax bracket, for every $100 in overtime, you pay $12 in taxes and keep $88.
At the 22 percent tax bracket, for every $100 in overtime, you pay $22 in taxes and keep $78.
At the 24 percent tax bracket, for every $100 in overtime, you pay $24 in taxes and keep $76.
At the 32 percent tax bracket, for every $100 in overtime, you pay $32 in taxes and keep $68.
Do not refuse overtime because you are worried about taxes. You will always take home more money than you pay in taxes. The extra withholding is temporary. You get it back as a refund. Overtime is one of the best ways to increase your income.
Use Our Calculator Above
Check the after-tax box in our calculator above. Enter your regular rate and overtime hours. See exactly how much overtime you keep after taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Overtime
Here are answers to the most common questions people ask about overtime pay.
Time and a half means you earn 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for every hour of overtime. If your regular rate is $20 per hour, your overtime rate is $30 per hour. If your regular rate is $25 per hour, your overtime rate is $37.50 per hour. If your regular rate is $30 per hour, your overtime rate is $45 per hour.
Under federal law, you get overtime pay for any hours you work over 40 in a single workweek. It does not matter if you work 10 hours on Monday or 12 hours on Tuesday. Only the total hours for the entire week matter. If your total is over 40, you get overtime pay for every hour above 40.
No. Overtime pay is taxed at your regular tax rate. It is added to your regular income and taxed at your normal marginal tax rate. If you are in the 22 percent tax bracket, your overtime is also taxed at 22 percent. The misconception comes from higher withholding, not higher taxes.
At $20 per hour, your overtime rate is $30 per hour. If you work 10 overtime hours, you earn $300 in overtime pay. Your total weekly pay with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours would be $800 plus $300 equals $1,100.
At $25 per hour, your overtime rate is $37.50 per hour. If you work 10 overtime hours, you earn $375 in overtime pay. Your total weekly pay with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours would be $1,000 plus $375 equals $1,375.
At $30 per hour, your overtime rate is $45 per hour. If you work 10 overtime hours, you earn $450 in overtime pay. Your total weekly pay with 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours would be $1,200 plus $450 equals $1,650.
Double time means you earn 2 times your regular hourly rate. This is less common than time and a half. Some employers offer double time for working on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day. Some union contracts require double time for any work over 12 hours in a single day. Double time is not required by federal law.
Some salaried employees get overtime. Others do not. It depends on your job duties and your salary level. To be exempt from overtime (meaning no overtime pay), you must earn at least $35,568 per year and perform certain job duties like management, professional work, or administrative work. Most hourly workers qualify for overtime.
No. Paid time off like vacation days, sick days, and holidays do not count toward your 40-hour overtime threshold. Only actual hours worked count. If you work 38 hours and take 8 hours of vacation, you do not get overtime because you only worked 38 hours.
In most cases, yes. Your employer can require you to work overtime as long as they pay you the correct overtime rate. If you refuse, they can take disciplinary action including termination. Some exceptions exist for certain medical or religious reasons.
Multiply your overtime hours by your overtime rate. Your overtime rate is your regular rate times 1.5. Then add your regular pay. For example, if you earn $20 per hour, work 40 regular hours and 10 overtime hours, your overtime pay is 10 times $30 equals $300. Your total pay is $800 plus $300 equals $1,100.
If your employer refuses to pay you overtime when you are entitled to it, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor. You may be entitled to back pay plus additional damages. Keep records of your hours worked.
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