Overtime calculator: time and a half, the regular rate and the overtime deduction
Overtime pay is 1.5 times your regular rate for each hour over 40 in a workweek. At $22 an hour, 50 hours pays $1,210.00: 40 hours at $22 and 10 hours at $33. For the federal overtime deduction only the extra half counts, $110.00 in that week.
Inputs used by this calculator
Overtime Calculator uses the fields below. The starting values reproduce the page example; replace them with values from the same units and time period before using the result.
| Input | Starting example | Accepted value | How it is used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly pay rate ($) | 22 | 0 to 10000 | Supplies the hourly pay rate ($) quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Hours worked this week | 50 | 0 to 168 | Supplies the hours worked this week quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Overtime after (hours per week) | 40 | 0 to 168 | Supplies the overtime after (hours per week) quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Overtime pay | Time and a half (1.5×) | Time and a half (1.5×) · Double time (2×) | Supplies the overtime pay quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Non-discretionary bonus this week ($) | 0 | 0 to 10000000 | Supplies the non-discretionary bonus this week ($) quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
| Weeks a year like this one | 26 | 0 to 52 | Supplies the weeks a year like this one quantity used by the published equation or result breakdown. |
- All hours × rate
- + bonus
- + half-time premium
The federal overtime rule
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. A workweek is a fixed period of seven consecutive days set by the employer, and weeks cannot be averaged: 50 hours one week and 30 the next still means 10 overtime hours.
Time and a half, step by step
Multiply the hourly rate by 1.5 to get the overtime rate, then multiply by the overtime hours. Add the pay for the first 40 hours. At $22, the overtime rate is $33, so 10 extra hours add $330 to the $880 earned in the first 40 hours: $1,210.00.
overtime rate = hourly rate × 1.5weekly pay = 40 × rate + overtime hours × rate × 1.5Bonuses change the regular rate
The regular rate is not always the hourly wage. Non-discretionary bonuses, such as production, attendance or shift bonuses, must be added to straight-time pay and divided by all hours worked. A $100 bonus in the 50-hour example raises the regular rate to $24.00, so the week pays $1,320.00 instead of $1,310.00.
regular rate = (rate × hours + bonus) ÷ hourspremium = 0.5 × regular rate × overtime hoursDouble time and state rules
Federal law does not require double time, but some employers, union contracts and states do. California, for example, requires overtime after 8 hours in a day and double time after 12. Choose the multiplier you are actually paid and enter the overtime hours your state counts; the calculator still checks that the premium is at least the federal half-time amount.
No tax on overtime: what counts
For tax years 2025 through 2028, eligible workers can deduct qualified overtime compensation, up to $12,500 a year or $25,000 on a joint return. The IRS counts only the extra half of time and a half that the FLSA requires, not the whole overtime paycheck; even when an employer pays double time, only that half qualifies. The deduction phases out above $150,000 of modified adjusted gross income ($300,000 joint). In the example the qualified amount is $110.00 for the week.
Who is not owed overtime
Executive, administrative and professional employees who meet the salary and duties tests, many independent contractors and some other groups are exempt from FLSA overtime. A job title alone does not decide it. If you are unsure, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division explains the tests and takes complaints.
A 50-hour week at common hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Overtime rate | Weekly gross pay | Qualified overtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $22.50 | $825.00 | $75.00 |
| $20.00 | $30.00 | $1,100.00 | $100.00 |
| $25.00 | $37.50 | $1,375.00 | $125.00 |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | $1,650.00 | $150.00 |
| $40.00 | $60.00 | $2,200.00 | $200.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate time and a half?
Multiply your hourly rate by 1.5. At $20 an hour, overtime pays $30 an hour.
How is overtime calculated for 50 hours?
Pay 40 hours at the regular rate and 10 hours at 1.5 times it. At $22 an hour that is $880 + $330 = $1,210.
Is overtime based on hours per day or per week?
Federal law uses hours over 40 in a workweek. A few states, including California, also require daily overtime.
Do bonuses count toward overtime?
Non-discretionary bonuses do. They raise the regular rate, which raises the overtime premium. Discretionary gifts do not.
How much of my overtime is tax-free?
None of it is exempt from Social Security, Medicare or state tax. For federal income tax, eligible workers can deduct the FLSA overtime premium, the extra half, up to $12,500 a year ($25,000 joint) for 2025 through 2028.
Does double time get a bigger overtime deduction?
No. The IRS counts only the half-time premium the FLSA requires, even if the employer pays double.
Do salaried employees get overtime?
Salaried employees who are not exempt under the salary and duties tests are still owed overtime. Their regular rate is the salary divided by the hours it is meant to cover.
What to keep in mind
Gross pay before taxes and deductions. Exempt salaried employees, state daily-overtime rules, union contracts and the full eligibility test for the federal overtime deduction are outside this estimate.
Results are rounded for display in US format, with money in dollars and cents; CSV exports keep full calculation precision. This is a calculation summary, not an official certificate.