Instantly calculate your gross earnings, overtime wage at 1.5x, and double-time hours for standard pay periods.
Overtime calculations depend on your base hourly rate, the number of overtime hours worked, and specific state or federal guidelines (like the FLSA). Most employers use the "time-and-a-half" multiplier (1.5x) for hours worked past the regular threshold.
To calculate overtime wages in Excel or Google Sheets (assuming Cell A1 has your regular wage, cell B1 has regular hours, and cell C1 has overtime hours):
=(A1*B1) + (C1*(A1*1.5)) (Gross Pay Including 1.5x OT)
This table lists base hourly wages and shows their corresponding time-and-a-half (1.5x) and double-time (2.0x) overtime pay rates:
| Base Rate | Time-and-a-Half Rate (1.5x) | Double-Time Rate (2.0x) |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00 / hr | $22.50 / hr | $30.00 / hr |
| $20.00 / hr | $30.00 / hr | $40.00 / hr |
| $25.00 / hr | $37.50 / hr | $50.00 / hr |
| $30.00 / hr | $45.00 / hr | $60.00 / hr |
| $40.00 / hr | $60.00 / hr | $80.00 / hr |
Answers to common questions about calculating pay raises and salary increases.
Overtime pay is calculated by multiplying your standard hourly rate by an overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x for time-and-a-half) and then multiplying that rate by the number of overtime hours worked. For example, a $20 hourly wage with a 1.5x rate equals $30 per hour of overtime.
Time-and-a-half is an overtime rate equal to 1.5 times an employee's regular hourly wage. If your regular hourly wage is $18.00, your time-and-a-half rate is $27.00 per hour.
Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime is defined as any hours worked over 40 hours in a single, consecutive 7-day workweek.
Double-time is an overtime rate equal to 2.0 times an employee's base hourly rate. It usually applies on federal holidays, consecutive seventh-day shifts, or after working past 12 hours in a single day under certain state laws (like California).
No. Overtime pay is taxed as standard income, meaning it is subject to your regular federal and state income tax brackets. However, because a larger paycheck can temporarily push you into a higher withholding bracket for that pay period, it may look like it is taxed at a higher rate.
Federal guidelines calculate overtime weekly (any hours over 40). However, some states (such as California, Nevada, and Alaska) require overtime to be calculated daily (for hours worked beyond 8 in a single workday).
For non-exempt salaried employees, first divide your weekly salary by standard working hours (usually 40) to determine your regular hourly rate. Overtime is then calculated at 1.5x this rate for hours worked over 40.
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