Overtime pay is your regular hourly rate multiplied by an overtime multiplier (typically 1.5x) for every hour worked beyond the threshold. In the US that threshold is 40 hours per week. Enter your rate, regular hours, and overtime hours above - the calculator shows your regular pay, overtime pay, the extra premium you earned, and your total.
- The US FLSA requires at least 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per workweek for non-exempt employees (Department of Labor, 2025).
- Formula: Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate x Multiplier x Overtime Hours.
- For 2025-2028, a US federal deduction of up to $12,500 per individual applies to qualifying overtime compensation (IRS, 2025).
- Overtime rates vary widely by country - from 1.25x in Japan and France to 3x in Mexico for extended overtime hours.
- California is the only US state with a statutory daily double-time requirement (2x after 12 hours in one day).
How to Use This Overtime Calculator
Enter your regular hourly rate, the number of regular hours you worked, and your overtime hours. If you're paid a salary and need your effective hourly rate first, use the salary to hourly calculator. Then select your overtime multiplier - 1.5x is the US federal standard, but your employer or country may use a different rate. The calculator instantly shows your regular pay, overtime pay, the overtime premium (the extra amount you earned above your regular rate), your total pay, and your effective hourly rate across all hours.
How to Calculate Overtime Pay
Multiply your regular hourly rate by the overtime multiplier, then multiply by the number of overtime hours. At the US standard of 1.5x, a worker earning $20/hr earns $30/hr for each overtime hour. The FLSA requires non-exempt employees to receive at least 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 in a workweek (ADP, 2025).
$$\text{Overtime Pay} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Multiplier} \times \text{Overtime Hours}$$
To find only the extra premium above your base rate:
$$\text{Overtime Premium} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times (\text{Multiplier} - 1) \times \text{Overtime Hours}$$
And your total weekly pay combines both components:
$$\text{Total Pay} = (\text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Regular Hours}) + (\text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Multiplier} \times \text{OT Hours})$$
Your effective hourly rate is the average rate across all hours, including regular and overtime:
$$\text{Effective Rate} = \frac{\text{Total Pay}}{\text{Total Hours Worked}}$$
Worked example: $25/hr, 40 regular hours, 8 overtime hours at 1.5x. Regular pay = $1,000. Overtime pay = $25 x 1.5 x 8 = $300. Total = $1,300. Effective rate = $1,300 / 48 = $27.08/hr.
What Are Overtime Pay Rates Around the World?
Overtime rules differ dramatically by country. The US federal standard of 1.5x (time and a half) after 40 hours is actually one of the lower thresholds globally - France triggers overtime after just 35 hours, while the UK has no mandatory overtime premium at all. The table below covers the key rules for major economies.
| Country | Weekly threshold | Overtime rate | Notable rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (federal) | 40 hrs | 1.5x | FLSA applies to non-exempt workers only |
| USA (California) | 8 hrs/day | 1.5x; 2x after 12 hrs/day | Daily OT rule; 2x on 7th consecutive day |
| Canada (federal) | 40 hrs | 1.5x | Ontario threshold is 44 hrs/week |
| United Kingdom | No statutory threshold | No mandatory premium | Total pay must stay above minimum wage |
| France | 35 hrs | 1.25x (hrs 36-43); 1.5x (44+ hrs) | 35-hour standard workweek since 2000 |
| Germany | No statutory rate | Set by collective agreement | Max 10 hrs/day; agreements typically pay 1.25-1.5x |
| Japan | 40 hrs | 1.25x (standard); 1.35x (weekends) | Night work (10 PM-5 AM) adds 25% surcharge |
| Australia | Varies by award | 1.5x (first 2 OT hrs); 2x after | Modern Awards set rates by industry |
| India | 9 hrs/day or 48 hrs/week | 2x | Double rate applies across most sectors |
| Brazil | 44 hrs | 1.5x (weekdays); 2x (Sundays/holidays) | Max 2 OT hours/day requires agreement |
| Mexico | 48 hrs | 2x (first 9 OT hrs); 3x (beyond 9 hrs) | Linked to profit-sharing obligations |
| Philippines | Standard workday | 1.25x (regular days); 1.30x (rest days) | Higher rates apply on public holidays |
What Are the Common Overtime Multipliers?
The most common overtime pay multipliers globally range from 1.25x to 3x, with the specific rate depending on your country, industry, employment contract, and the type of hours worked. Many employers pay higher rates than the legal minimum - always check your contract or collective agreement first.
| Multiplier | Name | Where commonly used | Extra earned per $20/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25x | Time and a quarter | France (hrs 36-43), Japan, Philippines | +$5.00/hr |
| 1.35x | - | Japan (weekend work) | +$7.00/hr |
| 1.5x | Time and a half | USA federal, Canada, Australia (first 2 hrs) | +$10.00/hr |
| 1.75x | Time and three quarters | Some employer contracts | +$15.00/hr |
| 2.0x | Double time | California (12+ hrs/day), India, Australia (extended) | +$20.00/hr |
| 2.5x | - | Some employer policies for holidays | +$30.00/hr |
| 3.0x | Triple time | Mexico (beyond 9 OT hrs/week) | +$40.00/hr |
Is Overtime Pay Taxed Differently?
Overtime is taxed as ordinary income at the same federal tax brackets as regular wages - there is no special "overtime tax rate" in the US. However, a significant change took effect in 2025: the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a federal deduction of up to $12,500 per individual ($25,000 for joint filers) for qualifying overtime compensation for tax years 2025-2028, phasing out above $150,000 income (IRS, 2025). This means many overtime workers will keep more of their premium pay starting with their 2025 tax return filed in 2026.
Your paycheck may look more heavily withheld during high-overtime weeks because payroll systems annualise your weekly earnings to estimate withholding. This isn't a higher tax rate - it's a timing difference that typically self-corrects at year-end if your annual income stays in a lower bracket.
Do Salaried Workers Get Overtime?
Under the FLSA, salaried employees earning below $684 per week ($35,568 per year) are entitled to overtime pay regardless of their job title or duties. Salaried workers above that threshold may be exempt if they perform executive, administrative, or professional duties - but "salary" alone doesn't exempt a worker; the duties test must also be met. This threshold affects millions of US workers (Department of Labor, 2025).
To calculate overtime for a salaried non-exempt employee, divide the weekly salary by the number of hours that salary is meant to cover to get the regular rate. Then apply the 1.5x multiplier to hours beyond 40. This is the "regular rate" method required by the FLSA.
Overtime Pay Examples
The table below shows total pay and overtime premium for common hourly rates at the US standard 1.5x multiplier, based on a 40-hour regular week with 10 hours of overtime - a typical scenario for retail, manufacturing, and healthcare workers.
| Hourly rate | Regular pay (40 hrs) | OT pay (10 hrs at 1.5x) | OT premium | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $600 | $225 | $75 | $825 |
| $20/hr | $800 | $300 | $100 | $1,100 |
| $25/hr | $1,000 | $375 | $125 | $1,375 |
| $30/hr | $1,200 | $450 | $150 | $1,650 |
| $40/hr | $1,600 | $600 | $200 | $2,200 |
| $50/hr | $2,000 | $750 | $250 | $2,750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is overtime pay calculated?
Multiply your regular hourly rate by your overtime multiplier, then by the number of overtime hours worked. At 1.5x, a $20/hr worker earns $30/hr for each overtime hour. For 10 overtime hours, that is $300 in overtime pay on top of $800 in regular pay, giving a total of $1,100 for the week.
What is the standard overtime rate in the US?
The US FLSA requires at least 1.5 times your regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek for non-exempt employees. California has stricter rules: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, and 2x (double time) after 12 hours in a single day or on the seventh consecutive day worked in a workweek.
Is overtime pay taxed at a higher rate?
No. Overtime is taxed as ordinary income at the same brackets as your regular wages. Your withholding may look larger during high-overtime weeks because payroll annualises the payment, but your actual tax rate doesn't change. For 2025-2028, a new deduction of up to $12,500 applies to qualifying overtime income (IRS, 2025).
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Salaried employees earning below $684/week ($35,568/year) are entitled to FLSA overtime. Above that threshold, you may be exempt if you also perform executive, administrative, or professional duties. Job title alone doesn't determine exemption - the duties test matters. Check your Form SF-50, box 35, or ask HR for your FLSA classification.
What is double time pay?
Double time (2x) means you earn twice your regular hourly rate for qualifying hours. California mandates it for hours beyond 12 in a single workday or on the seventh consecutive day in a workweek. Some employers also offer voluntary double time for holidays, call-outs, or emergency shifts, even where not legally required.