Overtime Calculator
Calculate regular and overtime pay
📚 Examples, Rules & Help
⚡Quick Examples - Try These Calculations
🔍How it Works
Regular Pay: Hourly Rate × Regular Hours
Overtime Rate: Hourly Rate × Multiplier (usually 1.5x)
Overtime Pay: Overtime Rate × Overtime Hours
Total Pay: Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
📊Common Overtime Multipliers
Standard Rates
• 1.5x: Time and a half (most common)
• 2.0x: Double time (holidays, long shifts)
• 1.25x: Some union agreements
Special Cases
• 2.5x: Some holiday work
• 1.75x: Weekend/night shifts
• 3.0x: Emergency call-outs
👥Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees
✅ Non-Exempt Employees
Eligible for overtime pay at 1.5x their regular rate for hours over 40 per week.
Typically includes:
- • Hourly workers
- • Customer service representatives
- • Administrative assistants
- • Manufacturing workers
- • Retail employees
- • Maintenance staff
❌ Exempt Employees
Not eligible for overtime pay regardless of hours worked.
Must meet all criteria:
- • Salary of at least $684/week ($35,568/year)
- • Executive, administrative, or professional duties
- • Exercise independent judgment
Common examples:
- • Managers and supervisors
- • Lawyers, doctors, engineers
- • Sales representatives (some)
⚠️ Important: Job title alone doesn't determine exempt status. The actual job duties and salary must meet specific federal criteria. When in doubt, consult HR or a labor attorney.
🆕Big Beautiful Bill Overtime Tax Deduction (2025-2028)
Qualified Overtime Deduction: A new federal income tax deduction for qualified overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Key Point: Only the excess overtime compensation (above your regular rate) is deductible, not the full overtime amount.
Deduction Limits: Up to $12,500 per year for individuals ($25,000 for joint filers).
Income Phase-out: Begins at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for joint returns.
Requirements: Overtime amounts must be reported on W-2s, and taxpayers must provide their Social Security number.
Availability: Available whether or not you itemize deductions.
Duration: Applies to tax years 2025-2028 (sunsets after 2028).
💡 Example: How the Deduction Works
Say you worked 100 overtime hours at $30/hour regular rate with 1.5x overtime:
• Overtime rate: $30 × 1.5 = $45/hour
• Total overtime earnings: 100 hours × $45 = $4,500
• Regular pay for that time: 100 hours × $30 = $3,000
• Qualified overtime compensation (deductible): $4,500 − $3,000 = $1,500
✅ You can deduct $1,500 as qualified overtime compensation (subject to the $12,500 cap and income phase-out rules).
At a 22% tax bracket, this could save you approximately $330 in federal taxes.
Consult a tax professional for specific guidance on claiming this deduction.
⚖️Important Legal Notes
FLSA Standard: In the US, non-exempt employees must receive 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a workweek.
State Laws: Some states have daily overtime rules (e.g., California: 1.5x after 8 hours/day).
Exempt Employees: Salaried exempt employees are typically not entitled to overtime pay.
This calculator is for estimation only. Consult your local labor laws and HR department for official calculations.