The formula
Overtime pay = hourly rate × 1.5 × hours worked over 40 in the week
Calculations run in your browser. Displayed values are rounded, while intermediate calculations keep their full precision.
What this estimate assumes
- Applies to non-exempt employees under the federal FLSA weekly 40-hour threshold.
- Some states (for example California, Alaska and Nevada) add daily overtime or double-time rules not reflected here — check your state labor department.
- Excludes shift differentials, commissions folded into the regular rate, and employer-specific bonus structures.
A quick reality check
45 hours at US$25/hr
Regular pay is US$1,000 for the first 40 hours, plus US$187.50 of overtime pay for the extra 5 hours at US$37.50/hr — a total of US$1,187.50.
Common questions
Does every employee qualify for overtime?
No. Many salaried executive, administrative and professional employees are exempt under FLSA rules. Confirm your classification before relying on this estimate.