Calculate overtime pay with time and a half or double time rates. Get accurate wage calculations with detailed breakdowns of regular and overtime hours worked.
Typically 40 hours per week under FLSA
Hours worked beyond regular hours
Overtime pay is additional compensation for hours worked beyond the standard workweek. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay at a rate of at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. This is commonly referred to as "time and a half."
The calculation is straightforward: Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Regular Rate × 1.5). Some employers offer double time (2× regular rate) for holidays, weekends, or excessive overtime hours, though this is not federally mandated except in specific circumstances or locations like California.
Standard Workweek:
40 hours per week (168 consecutive hours)
Cannot average hours across multiple weeks
Overtime Rate:
Minimum 1.5× regular rate of pay
Applies to all hours over 40 per week
Covered Employees:
Nonexempt hourly and some salaried workers
Exempt: Executive, administrative, professional
Regular Rate:
Includes base pay, bonuses, shift differentials
Excludes discretionary bonuses, gifts
California:
1.5× after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
2× after 12 hours/day or 7th consecutive day
Alaska:
1.5× after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
Whichever provides greater compensation
Colorado:
1.5× after 12 hours/day or 40 hours/week
Also after 12 consecutive hours
Nevada:
1.5× after 8 hours/day (if under $12/hour)
Or after 40 hours/week for all workers
Understanding different overtime rates helps employees and employers calculate accurate compensation:
| Regular Rate | Time and a Half (1.5×) | Double Time (2×) | 10 OT Hours Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hour | $22.50/hour | $30.00/hour | $225 (1.5×) / $300 (2×) |
| $20.00/hour | $30.00/hour | $40.00/hour | $300 (1.5×) / $400 (2×) |
| $25.00/hour | $37.50/hour | $50.00/hour | $375 (1.5×) / $500 (2×) |
| $30.00/hour | $45.00/hour | $60.00/hour | $450 (1.5×) / $600 (2×) |
| $40.00/hour | $60.00/hour | $80.00/hour | $600 (1.5×) / $800 (2×) |
| $50.00/hour | $75.00/hour | $100.00/hour | $750 (1.5×) / $1,000 (2×) |
Time and a half is the federal minimum for overtime. Double time is typically offered voluntarily by employers or required by state law in specific situations.
While not federally mandated, double time pay (2× regular rate) is required or commonly offered in these situations:
The "regular rate" used to calculate overtime includes more than just base hourly pay. Understanding what's included ensures accurate overtime calculations:
Hourly rate: $16/hour, worked 48 hours in one week:
Earned $192 extra (30% more) by working 8 overtime hours
Hourly rate: $22/hour, worked 55 hours in one week:
Earned $495 extra (56% more) by working 15 overtime hours
Hourly rate: $28/hour, worked 14 hours in one day in California:
Earned $280 extra (125% more) by working 6 overtime hours with double time
Hourly rate: $32/hour, worked 10 hours on Thanksgiving (company policy: double time for holidays):
Earned $320 extra (100% more) by working holiday with double time
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