Check the workweek, not the pay period
Federal overtime is generally calculated for each fixed 168-hour workweek. Two weeks should not be averaged together to erase overtime.
Overtime calculator
This overtime pay calculator works out your overtime rate, overtime pay and total weekly gross pay from your hourly rate and hours.
Worked example
| Part | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regular pay | 40 × $20 | $800.00 |
| Overtime rate | $20 × 1.5 | $30.00/hr |
| Overtime pay | 5 × $30 | $150.00 |
| Weekly gross pay | $800 + $150 | $950.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply overtime hours by the regular hourly rate and the applicable multiplier, usually 1.5. Add that overtime pay to straight-time pay for the regular hours.
Is overtime always after 40 hours?
The general federal rule uses more than 40 hours in a fixed workweek for covered, nonexempt employees. State rules, exemptions and special industries can differ.
Are weekends automatically overtime?
Federal law does not automatically make weekend or holiday hours overtime. Those hours can become overtime when they push covered work above the weekly threshold, and state law or an employer agreement may add a premium.
Does this calculator subtract taxes?
No. It estimates gross pay before withholding, benefits and other deductions.
What is the new overtime rule for 2026?
The change most people mean is the federal “no tax on overtime” income-tax deduction. Starting with 2025 tax returns you can deduct qualified overtime pay — the part of overtime pay above your regular rate, shown here as the premium portion — up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 filing jointly). It phases out above $150,000 of modified adjusted gross income ($300,000 jointly), requires a valid Social Security number, and married couples must file jointly. It does not change the gross pay this calculator shows. Source: IRS.
How do I enter hours and minutes?
Convert the minutes to a decimal: 15 minutes is 0.25, 30 minutes is 0.5 and 45 minutes is 0.75. So 42 hours 30 minutes is 42.5 hours.
How do I calculate overtime for a biweekly pay period?
Calculate each workweek on its own and add the two results. Under the general federal rule, 50 hours one week and 30 the next is 10 overtime hours, not zero — the weeks are not averaged.
Is overtime always time and a half?
Time and a half is the common general federal rate, but state rules and employment agreements can require a different premium, including double time.
Does this calculator determine overtime eligibility?
No. It estimates pay after you enter the rule that applies. Worker coverage, exemption, industry rules and state law require a fact-specific review.
Is anything I type sent anywhere?
No. Every calculation runs locally in your browser.
What this estimate includes
- One hourly rate applies to the whole week.
- The entered threshold and multiplier apply to the worker and workweek.
- Bonuses, commissions, piece rates and other compensation are not included.
- The result does not determine whether a worker is exempt or nonexempt.
What can change the result
Use the legal regular rate when pay is complex
A nondiscretionary bonus, commission, shift differential or second hourly rate can change the regular rate used for overtime.
Official sources · Reviewed September 21, 2026
- Overtime Pay — US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
- Fact Sheet #56A: Overview of the Regular Rate of Pay Under the FLSA — US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
- What to know about the no tax on overtime deduction — Internal Revenue Service
This is a gross-pay estimate, not legal advice.Every rule and formula we use.
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