Overtime Pay Calculator
Federal FLSA or California daily overtime — enter hourly rate and daily hours to see regular pay, overtime pay, and gross weekly total.
Hours worked per day
How Overtime Pay Is Calculated
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The overtime threshold resets every week — it is not averaged across pay periods.
Formula
Regular Hours = min(Total Weekly Hours, 40)
Overtime Hours = max(Total Weekly Hours − 40, 0)
Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Hourly Rate
Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × (Hourly Rate × 1.5)
Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
Worked Example
Hourly rate: $20/hr, total hours: 47
- Regular hours: 40h × $20 = $800.00
- Overtime hours: 7h × $30 = $210.00
- Gross weekly pay: $1,010.00
California Daily Overtime
California law requires overtime pay after 8 hours in a single day (at 1.5×) and after 12 hours in a single day (at 2×), in addition to the 40-hour weekly threshold. The calculator's California toggle applies these daily thresholds when you enter hours per day.
Assumptions and Limitations
This calculator models the most common US overtime scenario (FLSA 40h/week) and California daily overtime. State rules vary — Alaska, Nevada, and several other states have their own daily OT requirements. Some workers are exempt from FLSA overtime (many salaried employees, certain agricultural workers, executives, professionals). All results are gross (pre-tax) estimates. This is not legal or payroll advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for overtime pay?
Non-exempt employees under FLSA. Many salaried workers above the current Department of Labor salary threshold are classified as exempt from overtime — check dol.gov for the current figure, as it is subject to change. Job duties also matter — the FLSA uses a duties test.
Does overtime reset every week?
Yes. The FLSA workweek is a fixed, recurring 168-hour period (7 consecutive 24-hour days). Hours are not averaged across a biweekly pay period.
What if I'm paid biweekly?
Your pay period is biweekly, but overtime is calculated per individual workweek — not across the two weeks combined.
Are there states with stricter overtime rules than federal law?
Yes — California, Alaska, Nevada, and others apply daily overtime rules in addition to the federal weekly threshold. When state and federal law differ, the rule that benefits the employee most applies.
Does this calculator handle different rates for different days?
Not currently — it uses a single hourly rate for all hours. For blended-rate calculations, consult a payroll professional.