Work out your overtime pay for the week at time and a half or double time. At $25 an hour, 8 hours of overtime at 1.5× pays $300, bringing a 48-hour week to $1,300 before taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double time for one workweek
- Regular pay
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- Total gross pay for the week
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- Overtime hourly rate
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- Overtime premium (the extra half-time)
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- Average pay per hour worked
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Federal overtime rules
- Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- The workweek is a fixed period of 168 hours (seven 24-hour days) set by the employer; hours can’t be averaged across two weeks.
- Federal law doesn’t require overtime for weekends, holidays or long days, but some states do. California, for example, requires daily overtime after 8 hours and double time after 12 hours in a day.
- Salaried employees can be exempt from overtime if they meet the duties tests and earn at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year), the federal salary threshold currently enforced.
Overtime pay at common wages
| Hourly rate | 1.5× rate | Pay for 5 OT hours | Pay for 10 OT hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $22.50 | $112.50 | $225.00 |
| $20 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| $25 | $37.50 | $187.50 | $375.00 |
| $30 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 |
| $40 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 |
The new federal tax deduction for overtime
From 2025 to 2028, workers can deduct qualified overtime compensation on their federal income tax return: the extra half-time portion of FLSA overtime pay, up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 for joint filers). The deduction phases out at higher incomes, and Social Security and Medicare taxes still apply. In the example above, the deductible premium is 8 × $12.50 = $100 for the week.
FAQ
Do bonuses change my overtime rate?
Often, yes. Non-discretionary bonuses and shift differentials must be included in the regular rate used to calculate overtime, which can raise the overtime rate above 1.5 times your base wage.
Can my employer give comp time instead of overtime pay?
Private employers generally can’t replace overtime pay with time off later. Comp time is allowed for some public-sector employees.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: Overtime pay
- IRS: One Big Beautiful Bill Act deductions for working Americans
Figures current as of October 12, 2026
Each formula is checked against a separate test sheet with at least three worked examples. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter and the published rules; your actual figures may differ. This is general information, not financial or tax advice.
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