Overtime Calculator

What this calculator does

Most time & date tools bury the answer under ads and jargon. The overtime calculator shows the number first, the breakdown next, and the assumptions in plain language.

Standard US: over 40 hours per week paid at 1.5×.

Formula and worked example are shown in plain language below.

Category: Time & Date

Result updates live as you type — no "Calculate" button needed.

Includes a copy-ready summary and printable PDF view.

How to use the Overtime Calculator

Enter your values in the fields on the left.
Results update automatically.
Use action buttons to copy, share or print.

The formula

Pay = 40×rate + (hours−40)×rate×1.5

Worked example

48 hrs × $25, OT 1.5× = $1,300.

Common mistakes

Salaried exemption confusion
Different state rules
Double time thresholds

When to use it

Use for weekly pay estimation.

Pro tips for the Overtime Calculator

For big decisions, run best-case, expected, and worst-case scenarios and compare the breakdowns side by side.
Copy the result to paste it directly into email, Notion, or a spreadsheet cell.
Use Print / PDF to export a clean, ad-free summary you can share with a client or advisor.

Frequently asked questions

›Federal law?

FLSA — 1.5× over 40 hours.

›California?

Also daily 8-hour trigger.

›Exempt employees?

Not entitled to OT.

›Double time?

CA over 12 hours in a day.

›Salary + OT?

Depends on exemption status.

›Can I use this on mobile?

Yes — the overtime calculator is fully responsive, and results, charts, and the share button all work on phones and tablets.

›How accurate is this overtime calculator?

The formulas match the standard textbook definition shown above. Rounding is applied only for display; underlying computation uses full floating-point precision. For regulated time & date decisions, always confirm with a qualified professional.

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