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Overtime Pay Calculator

📅Last updated: October 2, 2025
✓Reviewed by: LumoCalculator Team

Calculate overtime pay, regular hours, and total compensation based on hourly rate, hours worked, regular hours limit, and overtime multiplier.

Overtime Pay Calculator

Pay Information

Typically 40 hours per week

Usually 1.5 (time and a half)

Your Results

$1375
Total Pay

Breakdown

Regular Hours:40
Overtime Hours:10
Total Hours:50
Regular Pay:$1000
Overtime Pay:$375
Total Pay:$1375

Overtime Rates by Industry & Region

Common Industry Rates

Manufacturing1.5x Standard

Traditional overtime rates

  • • Time and a half after 40 hours
  • • Double time for holidays
Healthcare1.5-2.0x

Higher rates for critical shifts

  • • Weekend differential
  • • Night shift premiums
Construction1.5-2.0x

Union-negotiated rates

  • • Prevailing wage laws
  • • Project-based overtime

Regional Variations

CaliforniaDaily OT

Overtime after 8 hours/day

  • • 1.5x after 8 hours daily
  • • 2x after 12 hours daily
Federal (FLSA)1.5x Weekly

Standard federal requirements

  • • 1.5x after 40 hours/week
  • • No daily overtime requirement
Union ContractsVaries

Negotiated agreements

  • • Can exceed minimum requirements
  • • Industry-specific terms

How to Calculate Overtime Pay

Basic Formula

Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Hourly Rate × Multiplier
Total Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
1

Calculate Regular Hours

Count hours up to your regular limit (usually 40 per week)

2

Calculate Overtime Hours

Count hours worked beyond the regular limit

3

Apply Overtime Multiplier

Multiply overtime hours by 1.5× (or your rate) the regular hourly wage

Example Calculations

Case 1: Restaurant Server (50 hours)

Input Parameters:
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Hours Worked: 50 hours
Regular Limit: 40 hours
Regular Pay: $600.00
Overtime Pay: $225.00
Total Pay: $825.00

Calculation: 40 × $15 + 10 × ($15 × 1.5) = $600 + $225 = $825

Case 2: Factory Worker (60 hours)

Input Parameters:
Hourly Rate: $22.50
Hours Worked: 60 hours
Regular Limit: 40 hours
Regular Pay: $900.00
Overtime Pay: $675.00
Total Pay: $1,575.00

Calculation: 40 × $22.50 + 20 × ($22.50 × 1.5) = $900 + $675 = $1,575

Case 3: Nurse (Double Time)

Input Parameters:
Hourly Rate: $35.00
Hours Worked: 48 hours
Overtime Rate: 2.0x (Holiday)
Regular Pay: $1,400.00
Overtime Pay: $560.00
Total Pay: $1,960.00

Calculation: 40 × $35 + 8 × ($35 × 2.0) = $1,400 + $560 = $1,960

Frequently Asked Questions

What is overtime pay?▼
Overtime pay is additional compensation for hours worked beyond the standard workweek (typically 40 hours). In the US, overtime is usually paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
What are the overtime rules?▼
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage.
Who is eligible for overtime pay?▼
Most hourly employees are eligible for overtime pay. However, some salaried employees, executives, professionals, and certain other workers may be exempt from overtime requirements.
How do you calculate overtime pay?▼
Overtime pay = (Hours over 40) × (Hourly rate × Overtime multiplier). Regular pay = (Regular hours up to 40) × Hourly rate. Total pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay.
Are there different overtime rates?▼
The standard overtime rate is 1.5 times regular pay ("time and a half"). Some states or employers may offer higher rates, and some have double-time for excessive hours or holidays.

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