How is time-and-a-half overtime calculated?

Time-and-a-half is calculated by multiplying your base hourly wage by 1.5. For example, if you earn $20.00/hour, your overtime pay rate is $30.00/hour for every hour worked beyond 40 hours per week.

What is double-time pay?

Double-time pay compensates employees at twice their standard base hourly rate (2.0x). Under certain state laws (like California for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day) or union contracts, weekend and holiday shifts qualify for double time.

Does this calculator factor in income tax deductions?

This tool calculates gross earnings before federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security (FICA), and Medicare deductions.

Who qualifies for overtime pay under the FLSA?

Under the United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Is my wage and salary information private?

Yes. All paycheck calculations happen locally in your web browser using JavaScript. No numbers or salary amounts are recorded or transmitted.

Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate regular, time-and-a-half (1.5x), and double-time (2.0x) overtime paycheck earnings online.

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Quick Base Wage Presets:

Base Hourly Wage ($)

Regular Hours (1.0x)

Overtime Hours (1.5x)

Double Time Hours (2.0x)

Estimated Total Gross Paycheck

$1,375.00

For 50 total hours (Effective rate: $27.50/hr)

Regular Pay (40 hrs)

$1000.00

@ $25.00/hr

Overtime Pay (10 hrs)

$375.00

@ $37.50/hr (1.5x)

Double Time (0 hrs)

$0.00

@ $50.00/hr (2.0x)

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About Overtime Pay Calculator

The Overtime Pay Calculator estimates gross paycheck earnings for hourly workers putting in extra shifts. Whether your employment falls under the US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA 40-hour rule), California daily overtime laws, or European working time directives, this calculator computes regular pay, time-and-a-half overtime, and holiday double-time compensation.

How to use Overtime Pay Calculator

Enter your standard base hourly wage.
Enter your regular standard hours worked (typically 40 hours per week).
Enter your overtime hours (compensated at 1.5x time-and-a-half).
Optionally enter double-time hours (compensated at 2.0x for Sundays/holidays).
Review the itemized paycheck breakdown and effective average hourly earnings.

Key features

Calculates standard pay, 1.5x time-and-a-half, and 2.0x double-time pay
Itemized paycheck breakdown with total hours and total gross wages
Computes effective blended hourly wage rate across all hours worked
100% private client-side wage calculations with zero tracking

Frequently asked questions

How is time-and-a-half overtime calculated?: Time-and-a-half is calculated by multiplying your base hourly wage by 1.5. For example, if you earn $20.00/hour, your overtime pay rate is $30.00/hour for every hour worked beyond 40 hours per week.
What is double-time pay?: Double-time pay compensates employees at twice their standard base hourly rate (2.0x). Under certain state laws (like California for hours worked beyond 12 in a single day) or union contracts, weekend and holiday shifts qualify for double time.
Does this calculator factor in income tax deductions?: This tool calculates gross earnings before federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security (FICA), and Medicare deductions.
Who qualifies for overtime pay under the FLSA?: Under the United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.
Is my wage and salary information private?: Yes. All paycheck calculations happen locally in your web browser using JavaScript. No numbers or salary amounts are recorded or transmitted.