Overtime Calculator
Overtime hours and pay at time and a half (1.5×) or double time (2×), under US, Canadian, French or your own rules.
Enter a rate to see time and a half (1.5×) and double time (2×).
Uses the US federal regular-rate method (29 CFR 778.110): the bonus raises the regular rate, and overtime is paid on that higher rate. Needs an hourly rate.
Overtime hours
Enter the hours worked this week.
Not covered: salaried non-exempt employees (fluctuating workweek), tipped employees, public-sector comp time, averaging over several weeks, and weekend or holiday premiums. For a place without a preset, choose Custom and enter its rules. Read the rules.
How to calculate overtime pay
Gross pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × 1.5
For 46 hours at $20.00 an hour: the first 40 hours are regular ($800.00), and the other 6 are overtime at $30.00 an hour ($180.00), for $980.00.
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. Double time is 2 times. In the US, federal law requires time and a half for overtime; double time comes from some state laws or from employer policy. Elsewhere, the rate is set by local law, an award or your contract.
| Regular rate | Time and a half (1.5×) | Double time (2×) |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $16.00 | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| $17.00 | $25.50 | $34.00 |
| $18.00 | $27.00 | $36.00 |
| $18.50 | $27.75 | $37.00 |
| $19.00 | $28.50 | $38.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| $21.00 | $31.50 | $42.00 |
| $22.50 | $33.75 | $45.00 |
| $24.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $50.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
Overtime pay examples
| Example | Rule | Regular / OT / DT | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 h at $20 | US federal | 40:00 / 6:00 / — | $980.00 |
| 3 × 12 h at $20 | US federal | 36:00 / — / — | $720.00 |
| 3 × 12 h at $20 | California | 24:00 / 12:00 / — | $840.00 |
| One 13 h day at $20 | California | 8:00 / 4:00 / 1:00 | $320.00 |
| 45 h at $16 + $90 bonus | US federal | 40:00 / 5:00 / — | $855.00 |
The same 36 hours pay differently: under the US federal rule nothing is over 40, but California pays the 4 hours over 8 each day as overtime.
US federal overtime rules
- Non-exempt employees must get at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek (29 U.S.C. § 207).
- The workweek is a fixed, recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods). Each workweek stands alone; two weeks can’t be averaged (29 CFR 778.104, 778.105).
- Exempt employees, such as many salaried executive, administrative and professional staff, aren’t owed overtime under federal law.
Not covered by this calculator: salaried non-exempt employees paid under the fluctuating workweek method, tipped employees, public-sector compensatory time off, and state rules other than the presets. This is general information, not legal advice.
Daily overtime and US state rules
California
- 1.5× for hours over 8 in a workday and over 40 in a workweek; 2× for hours over 12 in a workday.
- On the seventh day of work in a workweek (only when all seven days of that workweek are worked), the first 8 hours are paid at 1.5× and hours beyond 8 at 2× (DLSE overtime FAQ).
- An hour already paid as overtime isn’t counted again toward the weekly 40. Four 12-hour days are 32 regular hours and 16 daily overtime hours, with no weekly overtime (DLSE guidance).
- Flat-sum bonuses are handled differently from federal law (Alvarado v. Dart Container, 2018), so the bonus option is switched off for California.
Alaska, Nevada and Colorado
- Alaska: 1.5× over 8 hours a day and over 40 a week, for employers with four or more employees; hours already paid as daily overtime don’t count toward the 40. Use Daily + weekly with 8 hours.
- Nevada: 1.5× over 40 a week. Daily overtime over 8 hours applies only to employees paid less than 1.5 times the minimum wage, which is $18.00 an hour from July 1, 2026, and not to a mutually agreed schedule of four 10-hour days. Below $18, use Daily + weekly with 8 hours; otherwise Federal.
- Colorado: 1.5× over 40 a week, over 12 in a workday, or over 12 consecutive hours. Use Daily + weekly with 12 hours. The calculator doesn’t model 12 consecutive hours that cross into the next workday.
Rules change and have exceptions by industry. For your state, check with your state labor office.
Overtime outside the US: Canada, Europe and Australia
Overtime is set by law, collective agreements or contracts, so the numbers change from place to place. The calculator has presets for Canada and France, each checked against the government’s own page. For anywhere else, choose By day, then Custom, and enter the limits and rates that apply to you. Choose your currency next to the hourly rate; the arithmetic is the same in any currency.
Canada
| Where | Rule |
|---|---|
| Federally regulated workplaces | 1.5× over 8 hours a day or 40 a week, whichever gives more overtime (Government of Canada) |
| Ontario | 1.5× over 44 hours a week; no daily overtime unless a contract says so (Ontario) |
| Alberta | 1.5× over 8 hours a day or 44 a week, whichever is greater (Alberta) |
| British Columbia | 1.5× over 8 hours a day, 2× over 12 hours a day, 1.5× over 40 a week; only the first 8 hours of a day count toward the 40 (British Columbia) |
“Whichever gives more overtime” and “hours already paid as daily overtime don’t count toward the weekly limit” give the same answer, so the calculator handles every one of these rules the same way and never counts an hour twice. Averaging agreements, which spread hours over two or more weeks, aren’t modelled.
Europe
EU law limits working time to 48 hours a week on average, including overtime, but leaves overtime pay to each country (European Commission). Most countries leave the rate to contracts and collective agreements, so check yours:
| Country | What the law says | In the calculator |
|---|---|---|
| France | Overtime after 35 hours a week: +25% for the first 8 hours, +50% after. An agreement can set other rates of at least 10% (Service-Public.fr). | Preset France |
| Germany | Up to 8 hours a day, or 10 if the average stays at 8 over 6 months or 24 weeks (§ 3 ArbZG). The Working Hours Act sets no overtime pay (IHK). | Custom with your contract or collective agreement |
| Spain | The normal week is at most 40 hours on average over the year. Overtime is paid at the agreed rate, never below the normal hourly rate, or given back as paid rest; at most 80 overtime hours a year (Workers’ Statute, arts. 34–35). | Custom: weekly overtime after 40 hours at your agreed rate |
| Italy | The normal week is 40 hours. Overtime premiums are set by collective agreements; without one, at most 250 overtime hours a year (Legislative Decree 66/2003). | Custom: weekly overtime after 40 hours at your agreement’s rate |
| Netherlands | At most 12 hours a day and 60 a week; the law doesn’t set overtime pay (business.gov.nl). | Custom with your contract or CAO |
| United Kingdom | No legal right to overtime pay (GOV.UK); a 48-hour weekly average unless you opt out (GOV.UK). | No overtime, or Custom with your contract |
| Other countries | Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Portugal and others set their own rules; check your national labour authority or your collective agreement. | Custom |
Australia and elsewhere
- Australia: when overtime starts and what it pays come from the award, enterprise agreement or contract that covers you (Fair Work Ombudsman). If your award pays a higher rate after the first few overtime hours in a day, enter that point under Higher rate after (hours in a day) and the rate under Higher rate.
- Everywhere else: use Custom with your local rule: a daily limit, a weekly limit, a higher rate after a number of hours in a day or a week, and the rates.
Bonuses and shift differentials
Under US federal law, overtime is paid on the regular rate, which includes non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials and commissions earned in the week, not just the base rate (29 CFR 778.110). Add the week’s extra pay to the straight-time pay for all hours, divide by all hours to get the regular rate, then pay an extra half of that rate for each overtime hour.
For 45 hours at $16 with a $90 bonus: ($720 + $90) ÷ 45 = $18.00 regular rate, and 5 overtime hours × $9.00 = $45.00 premium, for $855.00. Leaving the bonus out of the rate gives $850.00, $5.00 short.
Frequently asked questions
What is time and a half?
Time and a half is 1.5 times your regular hourly rate. At $18.50 an hour, time and a half is $27.75 an hour.
What is time and a half for $17, $20 or $25 an hour?
Time and a half is $25.50 an hour at $17, $30.00 at $20 and $37.50 at $25. Double time is $34.00, $40.00 and $50.00. The table on this page lists more rates.
Is time and a half the same as overtime?
Not quite. Overtime is the hours; time and a half is the usual pay rate for them. In the US, federal law requires at least 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and Canadian provinces also use 1.5×, so most overtime is paid at time and a half. Some laws and employers pay double time for certain hours.
How do I calculate overtime pay?
Multiply regular hours by your rate, multiply overtime hours by 1.5 × your rate, and add them. 46 hours at $20 is 40 × $20 = $800 plus 6 × $30 = $180, so $980.
Is overtime after 8 hours a day or after 40 a week?
US federal law counts only the week: hours over 40 in a workweek. A few US states also count the day, such as California (over 8 hours) and Alaska (over 8 hours). Colorado uses 12 hours a day. Elsewhere it depends on local law: Ontario counts hours over 44 a week, France hours over 35 a week, and the UK has no legal right to overtime pay at all.
Do I get time and a half on weekends or holidays?
Not under US federal law. The FLSA doesn’t require extra pay for work on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays unless those hours take you over 40 in the workweek (U.S. Department of Labor). Many employers pay a premium anyway by policy or union contract. Outside the US, weekend and holiday rates come from national law, awards or contracts.
Is overtime taxed?
Generally yes, as part of your pay, but some countries have special rules, so check with your tax authority. In the US, for tax years 2025 to 2028, you can deduct the extra half of federally required time-and-a-half pay on your federal return, up to $12,500 ($25,000 married filing jointly), reduced above $150,000 of income ($300,000 joint). Overtime paid only under state law or employer policy may not qualify (IRS). This calculator shows pay before tax.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Under US federal law, salaried employees who are exempt (for example, many executive, administrative and professional roles) do not. Being paid a salary alone does not make someone exempt; it depends on the salary level and duties. Outside the US, it depends on local law and your contract. This calculator covers hourly pay.
Do PTO and holiday hours count toward 40?
Under US federal law, the 40-hour threshold counts hours actually worked, so paid time off and holidays don’t have to be included. Some employers count them anyway by policy or contract.
What is double time?
Double time is 2 times the regular rate. US federal law doesn’t require it. California requires it for hours over 12 in a workday and for hours over 8 on the seventh day of work in a workweek, and British Columbia for hours over 12 in a day.
Does this overtime calculator work outside the US?
Yes. There are presets for Canada (federal, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia) and France. Anywhere else, choose Custom and enter your own daily limit, weekly limit, higher-rate limits and rates, and pick your currency. In most of Europe overtime pay is set by contracts and collective agreements, and in Australia by your award or agreement, so use those numbers. See overtime outside the US.
Why is my overtime rate higher than 1.5× my hourly rate?
Under US federal law, non-discretionary bonuses and shift differentials raise the regular rate that overtime is based on. 45 hours at $16 plus a $90 bonus gives a regular rate of $18.00, so each overtime hour earns an extra $9.00, not $8.00.
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