US Overtime Pay Calculator
Accurately calculate your US overtime pay according to federal and state labor laws. This tool handles the standard time-and-a-half rule (FLSA) plus complex state-specific rules like California's daily overtime (after 8 hours) and double-time (after 12 hours). Ensure you are being paid correctly for every extra hour you work.
Federal vs California Overtime Rules
| Rule | Federal (FLSA) | California | Alaska / Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly threshold | Over 40 hrs = 1.5× | Over 40 hrs = 1.5× | Over 40 hrs = 1.5× |
| Daily threshold | None | Over 8 hrs = 1.5× | Over 8 hrs = 1.5× |
| Daily double time | None | Over 12 hrs = 2× | None |
| 7th consecutive day | None | First 8 = 1.5×, rest = 2× | None |
Can Salaried Employees Get Overtime?
Yes — salaried employees earning below the federal salary threshold ($684/week or $35,568/year) are generally entitled to overtime. Employees above this threshold may be "exempt" depending on their job duties (executive, administrative, professional, etc.). California's threshold is higher: $1,280/week ($66,560/year) in 2025.
What Is This Calculator?
A US overtime pay calculator computes your extra earnings for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek, using the federal FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) rate of 1.5× your regular hourly rate for all hours over 40. Some states have stricter rules — California requires daily overtime (1.5× after 8 hours in a day, 2× after 12 hours), and Alaska and Nevada also use daily thresholds. The formula is: Overtime Pay = Hourly Rate × 1.5 × Overtime Hours.
When Should You Use This Tool?
- You want to verify your employer correctly calculated your overtime on your last paycheck
- You work in California and need to calculate daily overtime (not just weekly)
- You are an employer computing total gross payroll cost for a week with overtime
- You want to project your annual income if you work regular overtime hours
- You are comparing two job offers and one includes guaranteed weekly overtime pay
How This Calculator Works
Data integrity: This calculator uses deterministic mathematical models derived from official sources (IRS, CRA, HMRC, ATO, BLS). Rates are verified annually and updated for the current fiscal year.
Privacy: All computations run locally in your browser. No financial data is ever transmitted to our servers.