Overtime calculator
Choose an overtime rule, enter the week’s hours and your rate, and see regular, overtime and double-time hours and pay. Results are estimates, not legal advice.
Overtime pay calculator: time and a half and double time
Pick the rule that matches your job
| Rule | Overtime (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| No overtime | — | — |
| US federal (FLSA) | Hours over 40 in the workweek | — |
| Daily 8 + weekly 40 | Over 8 in a day; over 40 in the week not already daily overtime | — |
| California | Over 8 up to 12 in a day; first 8 on the 7th consecutive workday; over 40 in the week not already counted | Over 12 in a day; over 8 on the 7th consecutive workday |
| Custom | Your daily and weekly thresholds and multiplier | Your daily double-time threshold and multiplier |
The daily 8 / weekly 40 rule is a generic option for contracts and policies that pay daily overtime. It does not claim to be any particular state's law.
Worked example 1: US weekly overtime
You earn $22.00 an hour and work 10, 9, 9, 8 and 10 hours Monday to Friday: 46 hours.
| Line | Hours | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 40:00 | 40 × $22.00 = $880.00 |
| Overtime | 6:00 | 6 × $33.00 = $198.00 |
| Gross | 46:00 | $1,078.00 |
Worked example 2: daily overtime without double counting
With the daily 8 / weekly 40 rule, you work 10, 10, 8, 8 and 8 hours: 44 hours. Monday and Tuesday each have 2 hours over 8, so 4 hours of daily overtime. The other 40 hours are regular, so the weekly test adds nothing. Total overtime is 4:00, not 8.
Worked example 3: California double time
At $20.00 an hour you work one 13-hour day. The first 8 hours are regular, hours 9 to 12 are overtime and hour 13 is double time: 8:00 regular + 4:00 at $30.00 + 1:00 at $40.00 = $320.00.
The seventh-day rule: if you work all seven days of the workweek, the first 8 hours on the seventh day are overtime and any hours over 8 are double time. Working 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 5 and then 10 hours: the seventh day gives 8 hours of overtime and 2 of double time, and the first six days total 45 hours, so the 5 hours after the 40th are weekly overtime. In total that is 40:00 regular, 13:00 overtime and 2:00 double time.
The formula
Overtime pay = overtime hours × regular rate × 1.5
Double-time pay = double-time hours × regular rate × 2
Gross = regular pay + overtime pay + double-time pay (+ paid leave)
The “regular rate” in the law can include more than your hourly wage, such as some bonuses. This calculator uses the hourly rate you enter. See FLSA overtime rules explained for details and how we calculate for the exact allocation rules.
Edge cases
- Workweek: overtime is worked out per workweek from your chosen start day, and never averaged over a biweekly period.
- Leave days: PTO, holiday and sick hours are paid at the regular rate but do not count toward overtime.
- Breaks: unpaid meal breaks are subtracted; short paid breaks are not.
- Other places: in Ontario overtime generally starts after 44 hours a week (use Custom, weekly 44). In the UK there is no statutory overtime premium. In Australia awards and agreements set overtime and penalty rates.
Sources: DOL Fact Sheet #23, 29 U.S.C. § 207, California DIR overtime FAQ, Ontario ESA overtime pay. Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply your overtime hours by your regular rate and by 1.5 (time and a half). At $22.00 an hour, 6 overtime hours pay 6 × $22.00 × 1.5 = $198.00, on top of your regular pay.
When does overtime start under federal law?
Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must get at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Federal law has no daily overtime rule.
Are hours over 8 in a day overtime?
Not under federal law. Some states, such as California, have daily overtime, and some contracts do too. Choose “Over 8 a day and over 40 a week” or “California” in Settings if that applies to you.
What is double time?
Pay at twice the regular rate. In California, double time applies to hours over 12 in a workday and to hours over 8 on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
Can daily and weekly overtime both apply to the same hours?
Not in this calculator. Hours already paid as daily overtime are not counted again toward the weekly 40, so nothing is paid twice.
Do holidays or weekends pay overtime automatically?
Not under the FLSA. The Department of Labor says the law does not require extra pay for weekend or holiday work unless those hours push you over 40 in the workweek. Your employer may pay more by policy.
Is a salaried employee owed overtime?
It depends on whether the job is exempt. Being paid a salary is not enough on its own: exemption also depends on the salary level and the duties. See the FLSA guide for the federal tests.
Can I give up my right to overtime?
No. The Department of Labor says overtime pay under the FLSA cannot be waived by agreement between employer and employee.
Updated · Written by the HoursLog team