Weekly Overtime Pay Calculator
Work out weekly gross pay from regular and overtime hours at a 1.5× (time-and-a-half) rate, with an annualized estimate.
How it works
Regular pay = rate × regular hours · Overtime pay = rate × multiplier × overtime hours · Total = regular + overtime
Overtime pays a premium on hours beyond the standard week. Under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees must earn at least 1.5× their regular rate — "time and a half" — for hours worked past 40 in a workweek. Regular hours are paid at the base rate and overtime hours at the multiplied rate; the two combine into gross weekly pay. The blended rate shows your effective per-hour earnings once the overtime premium is spread across all hours worked.
Worked example
At $25 an hour, 40 regular hours pay $1,000. Eight overtime hours at 1.5× ($37.50) add $300, for $1,300 gross this week — a blended rate of about $27.08 across all 48 hours, or roughly $67,600 annualized.
Frequently asked questions
When is overtime legally required?
Under the federal FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Some states add daily overtime (for example, after 8 hours in a day) or higher multipliers.
What is double time?
Double time pays 2× the regular rate, often for holidays or very long shifts. It is not required by federal law and comes from state rules or employer and union agreements. Set the multiplier to 2 to model it.
Is overtime pay taxed more?
No — overtime is taxed the same as regular wages. It can look like more was withheld because a bigger paycheck can push that period's withholding into a higher estimated bracket, but the actual tax rate on overtime dollars is the same as your other income.
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Educational estimate using approximate 2025 US federal figures — not tax advice. Brackets, deductions and thresholds are simplified and ignore credits, state rules and W-4 details; consult a tax professional or the IRS for your actual liability.